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Classroom Teacher

Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 4PT

This job expired on 20 April 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (615)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year (in the first instance)
• Pay scale: M1 - UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are currently looking to recruit a class teacher to join our excellent team. The mission for us all at Newlaithes is toenable children to thrive – both personally and academically.We are seeking passionate and hardworking people at all stages of their career to join us on that mission.

Our vision for Newlaithes is for it to be a place where excellence is a habit, where high standards are matched with high levels of joy, where the magic of childhood is celebrated every day, and where all children receive the education they deserve.

Central to our philosophy at Newlaithes are foundations based onrelationshipsandbelonging, and this includes all members of our community. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, faiths and religions: everyone is welcome here at Newlaithes.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a highly adaptable and positive individual
• Value evidence-based and experience-based practice
• Set high expectations which nurture, inspire, motivate and challenge all pupils
• Have positive and professional relationships with children, staff and parents
• Be relentless in supporting our mission for all children to thrive.

What the school offers its staff

The successful candiate will have access to a range of benefits:

• An excellent CPD offer
• Access to the ‘School Advisory Service’ which includes free GP, counselling and physiotherapy services along with menopause, weight-loss and wellbeing support
• Access to Vivup employee benefit package which also includes discounted car leasing and discounts on high street purchases
• Further staff wellbeing and social opportunities

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and statutory guidance, including KCSIE. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, checks regarding suitability to work with children, verification of qualifications, right to work checks, and any other relevant pre-employment checks.

Online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our checks. Any matters arising from these checks may be discussed with candidates as part of the recruitment process.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

HNPS Class Teacher Job Pack.pdf - 5.19 MB (opens in new tab)

About Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 416 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School website
• Email address: hello@stf.newlaithes.co.uk
• Phone number: 0113 258 8645
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/horsforth-newlaithes-primary-school

Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School is a large, welcoming and inclusive primary school serving the community of Horsforth, in north-west Leeds.


Our vision is for every child to belong, believe and become: to feel known, valued and included; to believe in themselves and their future; and to become the very best version of themselves.


We are proud of our warm school community and our extensive grounds, including a large forest area which provides rich opportunities for outdoor learning, Forest School and wider personal development. Reading is at the heart of our school, and we are committed to ensuring that every child becomes a confident, fluent reader who can access the full richness of the curriculum.


Newlaithes is entering an exciting stage of development. We are strengthening curriculum, teaching and provision across school, with a particular focus on high-quality early education, adaptive teaching, explicit instruction and ambitious learning for all pupils.


We are looking for people who share our belief that children should thrive both personally and academically. Staff who join Newlaithes become part of a caring, committed and ambitious team working together to build something exceptional for our children and community.

Arranging a visit to Horsforth Newlaithes Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hello@stf.newlaithes.co.uk.

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