Classroom Teacher
Whitkirk Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 0EUThis job expired on 10 June 2024 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2024
Closing date
10 June 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 May 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Maternity cover from September 2024 (initially 1 year)
Pay scale
- M1 - U3
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the role:
We are looking for a motivated, exceptional teacher to join our caring school. You will have an inclusive purpose, raising and supporting the achievements of all to reach their potential supported by a commitment to continuous improvement of teaching and learning. Pupils and staff alike enjoy coming to school and value being a part of an exceptional community. We are known as a school with a heart as relationships are key to everything we do. We are an inclusive and happy school with 383 children, and 60 staff members who are committed to providing our children, families and community with the best educational experience for every child. This was commended at our Ofsted inspection in March 2023 where Whitkirk was graded a ‘Good’ school with Behaviour and Attitudes and EYFS judged as ‘Outstanding’.
What the school offers its staff
Culture and values: As a member of our Trust, you will benefit from:
Ø being part of a truly collaborative trust, working with professional generosity and towards a shared mission of nurturing ambition, delivering excellence and enriching children’s lives
Ø our Trust commitment to continued invest in our people, supporting every member of staff throughout their career to be the best they can be
Ø a clear set of RKLT values and a celebration of equality and diversity
Additional benefits:
We are delighted to offer all our valued colleagues a benefits package including; teachers’ pension scheme, £5k cycle to work scheme, discounted gym, family health, private medical insurance and dental care plans, discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers and our employee assistance programme accessible by you and your family.
As a Flexible Working Ambassador school,we recognise the huge benefits of offering alternative working options for our colleagues and champion this innovative approach across our Trust. Whatever your preferences are, we are open to a conversation to explore how we can accommodate your needs within this role – just ask!
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Whitkirk Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 384 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Whitkirk Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@rklt.co.uk
- Phone number
- 07704003110
Whitkirk Primary School has a big heart – it is a happy school in which our pupils are encouraged to become considerate and responsible members of society. Our dedicated and passionate staff work hard to make sure everyone feels cared for, safe and valued.
Our vision is ‘to be the best that we can be’. We aim to create determined and resilient learners for life. We want our pupils to enjoy their days at school and to know the joys of learning, discovery and challenge.
We want to work in partnership with you, our parents, as this is key to success. We will work together to make sure every child has the opportunity to achieve their potential and treat every child as the unique and extraordinary individual that they are.
Whitkirk is a much-loved primary school with a fantastic school community. We are very proud of our locality; as you can see from our school logo, we have a strong relationship with our church, St Mary’s, where we both visit reciprocally and also Temple Newsam which poses the perfect opportunity to learn about the fascinating history of our local area.
Primary school years are so important, and a time where so many special memories can be made. I am extremely proud of Whitkirk, and would be delighted to show you around our school and share our journey with YOU.
Arranging a visit to Whitkirk Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@rklt.co.uk.
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