Teacher

Brodetsky Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 7TN

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join our team of educators across the EYFS and Primary provision. Working closely with their key stage team and the support of the school’s Senior Leadership Team, you will also be expected to contribute to school development and take an active role in whole school and campus events and initiatives in addition to your daily classroom responsibilities.

We are looking for someone who:

• will actively support the ethos, educational vision, policies and direction of the school.
• has a passion for teaching and learning.
• has an outstanding knowledge of the National Curriculum and child development that can be utilised to motivate, inspire and stimulate curiosity, interest and enjoyment of learning in all of our pupils.
• has experience in taking on initiatives and leading on them impacting positively on pupil outcomes.
• has a secure knowledge of the teaching and learning of phonics and strategies to encourage rich language acquisition.
• has high aspirations for all children rooted in the belief that every child has the potential to succeed.
• has excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work as part of a supportive and enthusiastic team.
• has high expectations of pupils in terms of learning, achievement and behaviour.
• is enthusiastic, flexible and ready to stuck into life at Brodetsky.

What the school offers its staff

Joining our school means becoming part of a supportive, collaborative community where every member of staff is valued from day one. You will be welcomed by an approachable staff team who share ideas, celebrate successes and support one another, whether you are new to the profession or highly experienced. We are committed to your professional growth, offering high-quality training and mentoring. We also prioritise staff wellbeing, with systems designed to manage workload effectively and allow you to focus on delivering excellent teaching. Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do, they are curious, respectful and eager to learn and we seek teachers who are passionate, reflective, and dedicated to making a difference. Alongside this, our strong relationships with families and wide range of extracurricular opportunities mean you can play a full and rewarding role in school life, making a meaningful impact both inside and beyond the classroom.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Brodetsky Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Jewish, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 232 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brodetsky Primary School website
• Email address: syechezkel@brodetsky.org
• Phone number: 0113 293 0578
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brodetsky-primary-school

Brodetsky Primary School is an Orthodox Jewish faith school where the success of every child is achieved through creativity, independence and resilience. Our high expectations ensure that our children reach their potential whilst feeling confident to talk about their own beliefs and experiences in a happy and nurturing environment.
We aim for our core values to be instilled in all members of our school community so that they underpin the strong moral purpose of our being, developing reflective and responsible citizens.
Tzedek: Integrity and respect for one another and our different beliefs and cultures.
Chessed: Kindness to all, especially to the sensitive and the vulnerable.
Mishpat: Deep respect towards the rules and laws of our school and society.
Rachamim: Compassion and forgiveness.
We will achieve this by:
• Providing our pupils with a broad and balanced curriculum which is designed to develop our pupils' knowledge, skills, understanding, personal and social development, whilst ensuring excellence for all.
• Recognising the need for our pupils to achieve their full potential, whilst deriving maximum enjoyment from their educational experience.
• Building meaningful learning opportunities which engage all pupils fully and encourage them to progress at an appropriate rate.
• Encouraging and stimulating pupils to have curiosity and creativity with the confidence to try new challenges in order to prepare them for lifelong learning and economic well-being.
• Providing a professional environment where pupils and staff are encouraged to work independently and collaboratively in a climate of mutual trust and growth.
As an Orthodox Jewish school we embrace the need to educate our pupils within a moral framework that reflects and promotes religious beliefs and practices fostering a pride in their Jewish identity.

Arranging a visit to Brodetsky Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email syechezkel@brodetsky.org.

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