Primary Class Teacher and Cover Supervisor

Roundhay School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS8 1ND

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 3 days a week as a class teacher and 2 days a week as a cover supervisor - hours are from 8.30-3.30.
• Contract type: Fixed term - One Year
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28302-£36489 actual salary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are currently looking to recruit anew Class Teacher/Cover Supervisor to join our excellent team. This role is an exciting role that combines both the responsibilities of a class teacher (3 days per week) with the opportunity to work across other areas of school life as a Cover Supervisor, delivering interventions, small group work and covering PPA. This role would be particularly appealing to ECTs embarking on their first full-time position in a school. It offers the opportunity to develop both class teacher and whole-school experience, working across a range of contexts while benefiting from the support and guidance of a highly experienced mentor. All of this takes place alongside the successful completion of your ECT programme, providing a rich and well-rounded start to your teaching career. More information on the role can be found later in this information pack.

At Roundhay, our shared aim is to ensure that every child becomes ‘Recognisably Roundhay’—confident, capable, and fully prepared for their future beyond the Primary Campus. We are proud of our strong team ethos and work collaboratively to ensure that all staff and pupils feel happy, valued, and listened to.

As a multi-cultural and highly diverse school community, we warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, faiths, and religions. At Roundhay, everyone is welcome.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Be a highly skilled and knowledgeable practitioner
• Be hard-working, positive, and enthusiastic, with a passion for striving for excellence
• Set high expectations that nurture, inspire, motivate, and challenge all pupils
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with children, staff, and parents
• Respect and embrace the diverse community we serve, truly living our core value:‘We Celebrate Diversity’

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer:We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and development of our staff. The successful candidate will benefit from a comprehensive wellbeing package, including:

• An excellent programme of continuous professional development
• Access to ourSchool Advisory Service, offering free GP appointments, counselling, physiotherapy, and support for menopause, weight management, and overall wellbeing
• Access to theVivupemployee benefits package, including discounted car leasing and high-street discounts
• A range of staff wellbeing and social opportunities, including visiting coffee vans, social events, and more

Join us and become part of a supportive, forward-thinking school where both staff and pupils can thrive.

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

Roundhay School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff, volunteers, visitors and contractors to share this commitment. All employment offers will be subject to pre-employment checks including references, an enhanced DBS check, online search and other relevant checks in line with statutory guidance.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Primary Teacher and Cover Supervisor Job Pack 2026.pdf - 1.24 MB (opens in new tab)

About Roundhay School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 2519 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Roundhay School website
• Email address: jkelly@roundhayschool.com
• Phone number: 0113 5182030
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/roundhay-school

Roundhay School is incredibly proud, as a truly comprehensive school reflecting the cosmopolitan make up of Leeds, to have been recognised by Ofsted as an 'outstanding school'. We would encourage you to view our most recent Ofsted report from November 2023 which is available on our website.

'Leaders act with a relentless moral purpose. They are committed to supporting every pupil and member of the staff team. They actively seek ways to manage staff workload and well-being. Staff are proud to work at this exceptional school'. Ofsted.

'Pupils thrive academically, and personally, at Roundhay School. Staff know each pupil individually. They work tirelessly to provide exceptional support. Pupils enjoy attending school. Attendance is high. Pupils learn effectively across the whole school. They consistently achieve highly in external exams and tests.' Ofsted.

Roundhay School is all about its pupils and we will do ‘whatever it takes’ to ensure that each one reaches their potential. We will never put limits on what our pupils can achieve, regardless of background or circumstance. Our focus is on developing character, instilling confidence and a love of learning whist teaching the importance of kindness, manners and respect. We want all our pupils to make a positive contribution to school life, continuing to learn and develop for the rest of their lives.

We are responsible. We are resilient. We are ready to learn. We are Roundhay.

Arranging a visit to Roundhay School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jkelly@roundhayschool.com.

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