Primary Class Teacher

Copthorne Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD7 3AY

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Main/Upper Payscale (M1 - UPS 3), 32.5 hours per week

Primary Class Teacher job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Primary Class Teacher at Copthorne Primary School.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated teacher who is committed to making a real difference in the lives of our children. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about working with young learners and driven to create a nurturing, engaging and inclusive classroom environment where every child can thrive.

This role may be based in any year group across the school, and while flexibility is essential, experience within the Early Years Foundation Stage is highly desirable.

About our School

At Copthorne Primary School, we are proud to serve a diverse and vibrant community in Bradford. We are a fully inclusive school where strong relationships underpin everything we do and where every child is encouraged to succeed.

Our Vision

At our school, we believe everyone can succeed. There are no limits to what our children can learn when we work hard, aim high and support one another. We set high expectations and never make excuses - because we know that with kindness, honesty and ambition, anything is possible. We celebrate what makes each of us unique and create a place where everyone feels proud, included and successful.

Our Values

• Kindness
• Ambition
• Hard work
• Honesty
• Celebrating difference

These principles are at the heart of our teaching, our relationships and our expectations. We are looking for a teacher who will actively champion and model these values every day.

If you'd like to know more about our school, please visit our website at Copthorne Primary School

The successful candidate will:

• Have recent successful experience as a primary teacher
• Ideally have experience of teaching within the Early Years Foundation Stage
• Be fully committed to the school’s vision and values
• Have high expectations of all pupils and a belief that every child can succeed
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to ensuring excellent pupil progress
• Be dedicated to raising standards through high-quality teaching and learning
• Work collaboratively and contribute positively to the wider life of the school
• Use effective assessment strategies to support and improve pupil outcomes

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic, friendly children who are eager to learn
• A welcoming and supportive staff team committed to collaboration
• Strong leadership and support from the Trust, governors and senior leaders
• A positive and inclusive school culture built on clear values and high expectations
• Fantastic outdoor learning facilities
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free, on-site parking
• An excellent employer pension contribution scheme

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit our school and experience our ethos first-hand. To arrange a visit, please contact Stacey Hardcastle on 01274 501460.

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.

Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an inclusive and diverse employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities. We are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment process in line with the Equality Act 2010.

We recognise the positive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in applications; however, candidates must ensure all submitted information is accurate and can be evidenced at interview.

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 Copthorne Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 522 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Copthorne Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/copthorne-primary-school

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