Fixed term 1 Year Full-Time Reception Class Teacher

Woodlesford Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8RD

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year
• Pay scale: M1-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, highly motivated, and enthusiastic Reception Class Teacher to join our EYFS team. This is a fixed term, full-time position beginning 1st September 2026 and ending 31st August 2027.

Reception is a critical and exciting year for our pupils. You will be responsible for planning and delivering a rich, creative curriculum that inspires children, builds their independence, and prepares them confidently for KS1.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons aligned with the National Curriculum.
• Assess, track, and report on pupils’ progress, adapting teaching to support and challenge all learners.
• Maintain a positive, well-managed, and inspiring classroom environment.
• Foster strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external support staff.
• Contribute actively to the wider school community and participate in staff meetings and professional development.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential. Applications from both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers are welcome.
• Proven experience teaching within Reception.
• High expectations for pupil achievement, progress, and behaviour.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication and organizational skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• Enthusiastic, motivated and well-behaved children who are eager to learn.
• A supportive parent/carer community.
• A supportive, friendly, and forward-thinking leadership team.
• Dedicated PPA (Planning, Preparation, and Assessment) time.
• Access to high-quality professional development and mentorship.

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 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.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

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About Woodlesford Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 434 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodlesford Primary School website
• Email address: info@woodlesford.leeds.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0113 3934416
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodlesford-primary-school

 At Woodlesford Primary School, we pride ourselves on creating a vibrant, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. We are a welcoming primary school with a dedicated staff team, polite and enthusiastic pupils, and strong links with our local community. 

Arranging a visit to Woodlesford Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@woodlesford.leeds.sch.uk.

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