Reception Classroom Teacher

Whitecote Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS13 2LQ

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  20 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of year or phase
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• 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:

  Possibility of TLR 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

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 is 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 create an engaging, inspiring and safe classroom environment where our youngest pupils can flourish, foster a lifelong love of learning and ensure our children take their first exciting steps in school with confidence.

We need someone with:

• A genuine passion for early years education and an understanding of the EYFS framework.
• 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!

Application deadline: Friday 20th June at 12 noon

What the school offers its staff

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 post may also come with a TLR 3 for a candidate who can demonstrate proven experience of leading across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), and includes a dedicated afternoon release every two weeks to support this valuable work. This can be discussed at interview.

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

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.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to louise.daddy@whitecote.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

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Class Teacher Person Specification.pdf - 113 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Job Description.docx - 82.8 KB (opens in new tab)

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: louise.daddy@whitecote.co.uk
• Phone number: 0113 2164800
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitecote-primary-school

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 louise.daddy@whitecote.co.uk.

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