Teacher

Armley Park Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 2AY

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  18 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (Actual) M1 - U3 dependent on experience. Not suitable for ECT's.

Teacher job summary

Armley Park Primary School is seeking to appoint a full time Key Stage 2 Class Teacher to join our strong school team and support teaching and learning in our school, for a January 2027 start. We welcome applications from candidates with experience of teaching in Key Stage 2.

Armley Park Primary school is a forward-thinking school, where children are at the centre of everything we do. We have high expectations of pupils and our aim is to support our children to achieve their best academically, as well become well-rounded, positive and socially adept individuals by the time they leave our school. This vacancy will suit candidates who are enthusiastic, highly motivated, and have the best outcomes for children at heart. Knowledge and/or experience of pupils with SEN is preferable but not essential.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• A passion for supporting children to learn.

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as a team with staff, parents and outside agencies.

• Energy and enthusiasm for this exciting challenge.

• High expectations of children.

• Knowledge and experience of the national curriculum.

• A commitment to continuing professional development.

Armley Park Primary School can offer:

• An enriched curriculum that is matched to pupils’ needs.

• A supportive staff team who work well with each other to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.

• A community of supportive parents/carers.

• An employee perks scheme including discounts and online offers at major high street and online retailers

• A commitment to your professional development with a range of opportunities to further your career, including a close working partnership with schools across the trust to further support professional development.

This post will suit candidates who are highly motivated and have the best outcomes for children at heart. The successful candidate will be joining a like-minded and friendly school team. Please note, the interview process may involve shortlisted candidates delivering an activity to a group of pupils.

Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references, medical clearance, a check of the ISA barred list, prohibition order and DBS Enhanced Disclosure, verification of identity and eligibility to work in the UK as well as verification of qualifications and professional status where applicable. The successful candidate will abide by Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust’s policies and procedures and Armley Park Primary School’s safeguarding and child protection policies. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We encourage candidates to visit the school before applying. If you would like to organise a visit, please contact the school office on 01132639216 or email office@armleypark.owlcotesmat.org. If you are unable to visit the school, this will not hinder your application being considered.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Armley Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments made are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

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 Armley Park Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 224 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Armley Park Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/armley-park-primary-school

Armley Park Primary School is a one-form primary school, with a nursery, in the Armley area of Leeds.

At Armley Park Primary School, we want our pupils to achieve their best in all areas of life. This could be academic, musical, by making great choices or simply being kind and caring to others. We value the efforts of every pupil and want every child to feel like they can succeed and that any failure or set back is just a part of learning. The purpose of our school is to develop pupils who are eager to continue learning, want challenging and reflect on previous experiences.

Armley Park Primary is a fast growing and ambitious school, with a great team of like-minded and motivated school staff and leaders. Part of Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust since December 2019, the school has benefitted from the support of Owlcotes, namely through working collaboratively with a network of teachers and leaders to share best practice and create an enriched curriculum.

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