23 days remaining to apply

  • 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

  • Head of year or phase

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: 32.50

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Main pay scale/Upper pay scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a passionate and reflective professional who:

  • Believes deeply in the potential of every child and is committed to high expectations for all.
  • Embraces our core values of kindness, courage, and curiosity in everyday practice.
  • Has experience teaching KS2 with a strong understanding of curriculum development and assessment.
  • Is enthusiastic about leading a subject and/or phase and driving improvements collaboratively.
  • Demonstrates adaptability and creativity in meeting the diverse needs of learners, including those with SEND and EAL.
  • Is eager to engage with the wider school community and contribute to a positive, inclusive culture.
  • Values professional growth and is open to innovative approaches supported by ongoing CPD.

What the school offers its staff

  • A supportive, inclusive school community where every staff member’s contribution is valued.
  • Opportunities for leadership and professional development aligned with school priorities.
  • The chance to work in a school with a clear vision and a positive Ofsted rating.
  • Access to rich resources, green spaces, and a vibrant learning environment.
  • Engagement with a diverse, dynamic community passionate about education and growth.

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

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
View Ofsted report
School website
Castleton Primary School website
Email address
k.penny@castletonleeds.org.uk
Phone number
0113 2637756
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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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