Reception Class Teacher with TLR3
Whitecote Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS13 2LQThis job expired on 3 June 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
3 June 2025 at 8:31am
Date listed
2 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year in the first instance
Pay scale
- M1 to UPS3
Additional allowances
TLR3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We need someone with:
- A genuine passion for early years education and an in-depth understanding of the EYFS framework.
- Proven experience in leading and inspiring an Early Years team.
- The ability to create imaginative and stimulating learning experiences.
- A nurturing and patient approach, ready to celebrate every triumph.
- Effective communication skills to build great relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
- A sense of humour and a positive, can-do attitude!
What the school offers its staff
At Whitecote our pupils know that success comes with hard work and perseverance. Through teaching that goes beyond the curriculum they are able to fulfil their potential and achieve. Once a Whitecote pupil you are always a part of the Whitecote family.
Inspire, Nurture, Challenge
Whitecote Primary School are looking for a great Reception class teacher.
If you're an enthusiastic and experienced educator who believes in the power of play, the joy of discovery, and the importance of nurturing every learner, then this is the perfect role for you! We need someone who can not only create an engaging, inspiring, and safe classroom environment where our youngest pupils can flourish but also lead our dedicated Early Years team. You'll be instrumental in shaping our early years provision, fostering a lifelong love of learning, and ensuring our children take their first exciting steps in school with confidence.
We're a supportive, friendly, and forward-thinking school with a real commitment to staff well-being and professional development. You'll be joining a collaborative team who are passionate about making a difference, and you'll have the exciting opportunity to shape the early educational journey of our children.
This pivotal role comes with a TLR 3, recognising your leadership responsibilities, and includes a dedicated afternoon release every two weeks to support this valuable work.
Visits to our school are warmly encouraged. All visits should be pre-arranged with the School Business Manager by calling 0113 216 4800 or emailing office@whitecote.co.uk
Application deadline: Friday 13th June at 9am
Commitment to safeguarding
Whitecote Primary School is committed to safeguarding children. We expect all staff to share this commitment and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
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About Whitecote Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 438 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Whitecote Primary School website
- Email address
- office@whitecote.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0113 2164800
At Whitecote our pupils know that success comes with hard work and perseverance. Through teaching that goes beyond the curriculum they are able to fulfil their potential and achieve. Once a Whitecote pupil you are always a part of the Whitecote family.
Inspire, Nurture, Challenge
Whitecote Primary School are looking for great class teachers to work in Key Stage 2.
We are a school with a clear vision for the future and want someone who can join our team and continue with us on our journey to outstanding. Leaders consider staff wellbeing, which was recognised in our recent Ofsted report (November 2022), and staff are proud to work at Whitecote. Our children are eager to learn and enjoy the ambitious curriculum that has been planned for them.
We want someone who can work well as a part of a team, who can build great relationships with children and staff, and is a great communicator. Someone who will do what it takes to help our children achieve their potential and has a commitment to developing their professionalism. Someone who has passion, enthusiasm and is well motivated. You will be prepared to go above and beyond and want to get involved with our community.
If this sounds like a school you want to be a part of, then we would love to hear from you.
Visits to our school are warmly encouraged. All visits should be pre-arranged with Mrs. Hawkshaw (School Business Manager) by calling 0113 216 4800 or emailing office@whitecote.co.uk
Arranging a visit to Whitecote Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@whitecote.co.uk.
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