13 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    16 May 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    2 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher
  • Head of year or phase

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS/UPS TLR2b

Additional allowances

TLR 2b

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Head Teacher and Governors are seeking to appoint an experienced and talented leader to the role of Key Stage One Phase Leader in our vibrant and successful school.

As Key Stage One Phase Leader, you will play a critical role in building on the school’s current strengths and taking the school forward on its journey of excellence.

Shakespeare Primary School and Nursery is a larger than average school with over 700 children situated in the heart of Leeds. We serve a culturally rich and diverse community that reflects the dynamic nature of modern Leeds. We pride ourselves on delivering high standards of learning whilst supporting and growing the aspirations of our whole community. As a large school we are able to maximise the benefits of collaboration and professional learning between colleagues.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, positive person who will:

  • Role model excellent classroom practice
  • Have a track record of leading curriculum development
  • Have the skills and experience to lead and support colleagues in their teaching across the curriculum
  • Be highly organized and be able to balance the responsibilities of both leadership and class teaching
  • Lead in the monitoring of pupil standards and achievement against annual targets, and track progress

What the school offers its staff

We can offer the successful candidate:

  • A team of dedicated and talented colleagues who are determined to deliver excellence in all aspects of their work
  • A school that places on-going professional development at the heart of personal and school improvement
  • A stunning new building on a new site with fantastic learning facilities both inside and outside of the school building
  • A school full of delightful and talented children
  • A school that works with a wide range of professional partners to enhance the curriculum and provide the best learning opportunities.

Further details about the role

Visits to school

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed on Wednesday 7th May at 9am-10am, and Tuesday 13th May at 4pm-5pm. Please contact our school office on 0113 535 1000 or email recruitment@shakespeareleeds.org.uk to arrange a visit.

If you are unable to visit, but are interested in finding out more, please contact our office team on 0113 535 1000 to arrange an informal conversation with our Head Teacher.

How to apply

Please visit the vacancy section on our website, https://www.shakespeareleeds.org.uk/about-our-school/vacancies/ where our recruitment brochure and an application form can be downloaded.

The closing date for applications is Friday 16th May at 9am. Please submit your typed application form and covering letter by this date, to recruitment@shakespeareleeds.org.uk. We will confirm receipt of your application.

Commitment to safeguarding

Shakespeare Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our safer recruitment procedures states that all appointments will be made subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly known as a criminal record check) and receipt of two satisfactory references, one being from the successful candidate’s current or previous employer.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
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Additional documents

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

About Shakespeare Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
739 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0113 535 1000

A curriculum of excellence from the heart of Leeds.

We are a successful and thriving three form entry primary school with children who have a thirst for knowledge and staff who are dedicated to delivering an outstanding educational experience.

We are located in the culturally rich community of Burmantofts and have a brand new building with exceptional facilities to support teaching and learning.

Arranging a visit to Shakespeare Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@shakespeareleeds.org.uk.

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