Classroom Teacher / EYFS Lead

Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy, LEEDS, West Yorkshire, LS16 6NF

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS + TLR3a

Classroom Teacher / EYFS Lead job summary

• Permanent and full time
• Salary MPS/UPS + TLR 3a
• Required from 1 September 2026

The Governors wish to appoint an inspirational Lead Teacher (EYFS) committed to excellence, who is able to inspire and motivate pupils and has high expectations of their achievement and behaviour. You will be an experienced EYFS teacher who will lead and manage the Early Years phase, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning and outcomes for all pupils.

The post attracts a temporary TLR3a to reflect the increased responsibilities involved in establishing a school‑based nursery provision.

What we are we looking:

• support the Catholic ethos of our school
• be an excellent EYFS classroom practitioner with evidence of good or outstanding teaching
• have experience of working across the Early Years age range
• strong knowledge of the EYFS framework
• demonstrate the ability to lead, motivate and inspire others
• have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• be innovative, creative, forward thinking and work collaboratively within our team
• have high expectations of children of all groups and abilities
• engage and motivate children to learn
• be committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for all children
• show initiative, resilience and a collaborative approach
• be cheerful and friendly and build positive relationships with children, staff and parents
• be committed to children’s welfare and safeguarding
• have a fair, positive and calm approach to ensure pupils meet high expectations of excellent behaviour

What we can offer:

• a strong Catholic ethos
• a friendly, happy school that lives by its vision statement, ‘Live, love and learn with the Lord’
• happy children with exemplary standards of behaviour
• a welcoming and caring environment where everyone is valued
• supportive parents, Academy Council and parish community
• a strong commitment to continuous professional development
• the support and guidance of governors, Diocese of Leeds and the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust

For further information, please contact Sheila Flynn, our Office Manager at the school on 0113 2677532. Visits to the school are encouraged, by appointment through the school office.

• Closing Date: Thursday 14 May 2026, 12 noon
• Interviews: Tuesday 19 May 2026

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.

Holy Name is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

We value diversity and seek a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 208 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holy-name-catholic-voluntary-academy

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