23 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    27 March 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    4 March 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: 32.50 hours per week

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will be:

  • A caring and reflective practitioner who believes in the potential of every child.
  • Passionate about learning, with creative ideas to inspire children’s curiosity and confidence.
  • Committed to relational practice, fostering kindness, respect, and a strong sense of community.
  • Skilled at adapting teaching to meet the needs of a diverse cohort of children.
  • Eager to grow professionally, open to CPD, coaching, and collaboration.
  • Ready to contribute positively to our school ethos, upholding our values of kindness, courage, and curiosity in all you do.

What the school offers its staff

  • A welcoming, supportive school community committed to staff well-being and professional growth.
  • Opportunities to develop your skills through tailored CPD linked to our strategic priorities.
  • The chance to make a significant impact in a school dedicated to closing gaps and raising attainment.
  • Access to well-resourced sites with excellent outdoor learning and play facilities.
  • The chance to be part of a dynamic team passionate about innovation in teaching and learning.

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

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About Castleton Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
488 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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Phone number
0113 2637756

Castleton Primary is a forward-thinking two-form entry-maintained 2-11 school located in New Wortley, Leeds, with a strong community spirit and a commitment to inclusion. we serve a richly diverse and vibrant community.
Our core values of curiosity, courage, and kindness shape everything we do. We foster a safe, inclusive environment where children feel valued, empowered, and inspired to embrace learning without limits. Our spacious sites include green spaces and two sports pitches, supporting our unique Opal outdoor play provision that encourages creativity and active play.
We are on an exciting journey to further enhance our curriculum, especially focusing on developing a vibrant culture of reading and writing, improving early years provision, and strengthening relational practice to support attendance and well-being.

Arranging a visit to Castleton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.penny@castletonleeds.org.uk.

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