Maternity Cover KS2 Class Teachers
Woodlesford Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8RD18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
5 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
18 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - maternity cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1-6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job Advert: Temporary Full-Time KS2 Class Teachers
Position: Temporary Class Teachers (KS2) Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (Maternity Leave Cover) Start Date: 1st September 2026 End Date: Maternity Leave Cover Salary: Main Pay Scale (M1–M6, depending on experience) Location: Woodlesford Primary School, Woodlesford, Leeds
About Our School
At Woodlesford Primary School, we pride ourselves on creating a vibrant, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. We are a welcoming primary school with a dedicated staff team, polite and enthusiastic pupils, and strong links with our local community.
The Role
We are seeking to appoint outstanding, highly motivated, and enthusiastic KS2 Class Teachers to join our Key Stage 2 team. This is a temporary, full-time position beginning 1st September 2026 to cover a maternity leave.
You will be responsible for planning and delivering a rich, creative curriculum that inspires children, builds their independence, and prepares them confidently for their final year of primary school for the next stage in their development.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons aligned with the National Curriculum.
- Assess, track, and report on pupils’ progress, adapting teaching to support and challenge all learners.
- Maintain a positive, well-managed, and inspiring classroom environment.
- Foster strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external support staff.
- Contribute actively to the wider school community and participate in staff meetings and professional development.
What We Are Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential. Applications from both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced teachers are welcome.
- Proven experience teaching within Key Stage 2 (preferably Year 5 or Year 6).
- High expectations for pupil achievement, progress, and behaviour.
- A collaborative team player with excellent communication and organizational skills.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
- Enthusiastic, motivated and well-behaved children who are eager to learn.
- A supportive, friendly, and forward-thinking leadership team.
- Dedicated PPA (Planning, Preparation, and Assessment) time.
- Access to high-quality professional development and mentorship.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Woodlesford Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all 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.
School Visits
We warmly welcome prospective candidates to visit our school. Visits are available on the following dates:
- Monday 18th June
- Thursday 21st June
Please contact the school office to book a slot.
How to Apply
To request an application pack or book a school visit, please contact the school office at info@woodlesford.leeds.sch.uk or call 0113 3934416 to make an appointment.
- Closing Date for Applications: Friday 5th June 2026
- Interview Date: Week commencing 15th June 2026
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Woodlesford Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 434 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Woodlesford Primary School website
- Email address
- info@woodlesford.leeds.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0113 3934416
At Woodlesford Primary School, we pride ourselves on creating a vibrant, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. We are a welcoming primary school with a dedicated staff team, polite and enthusiastic pupils, and strong links with our local community.
Arranging a visit to Woodlesford Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@woodlesford.leeds.sch.uk.
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