KS1 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Allerton CofE Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 7HL

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  24 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  10 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS1 - UPS3
• Additional allowances:

  MPS1 - UPS3

KS1 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) job summary

About this Role

Allerton CE Primary School (or ACE as it is known by our pupils) is a vibrant and inclusive three-form entry primary school in North Leeds with a strong reputation for high expectations, excellent pastoral care and high-quality teaching. Our pupils are enthusiastic learners and our staff team is collaborative, supportive and committed to continuous improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established KS1 team in a thriving school community. You will work alongside experienced colleagues who are passionate about delivering an engaging and ambitious curriculum for all pupils.

The role is offered on a fixed-term basis for up to one year to cover maternity leave, starting 1 September 2026.

At ACE we believe that strong relationships underpin successful learning. Our school community is welcoming, inclusive and ambitious for every child.

We are proud to offer:

A positive and respectful learning environment;
A collaborative staff team that support each other;
A broad and engaging curriculum;
A commitment to staff wellbeing and professional growth.

Our school is led by an award-winning Headteacher who is passionate about developing staff and creating a culture of continuous improvement.

The benefits we can offer:

• Excellent CPD opportunities to support your professional growth
• A robust induction and mentoring programme for all new staff
• The chance to work in a collaborative, dynamic and forward-thinking team
• A diverse and welcoming 3FE primary school community
• Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing check-ins, discounted benefit scheme programme.

About You:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Passionate about teaching and committed to high standards
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Eager to contribute to school life and develop professionally

Our pupils are curious, enthusiastic, creative learners and our staff team is collaborative, supportive and committed to providing the best opportunities for all.

If you are ready to inspire, support and challenge our Key Stage 1 pupils and want to join a school where your professional development is valued, we would love to hear from you.

Please see the recruitment pack for further details. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange a tour.

Closing date for applications is 17 April 2026 with interviews taking place during the week of 20 April and 27 April 2026.

Appointment to Post: 1st September 2026.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available on-line.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Allerton CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 642 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Allerton CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/allerton-cofe-primary-school

We are a thriving 3FE Voluntary Controlled Primary School in the suburbs of North Leeds.

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