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KS1 and KS2 Teacher

Castleton Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 1JZ

This job expired on 27 March 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  27 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (755)
• 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.

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About Castleton Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 469 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Castleton Primary School website
• Email address: k.penny@castletonleeds.org.uk
• Phone number: 0113 2637756
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castleton-primary-school-leeds

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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