Teacher

Highfield Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 8DJ

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 April 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 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

• A great attitude — warm, reflective and keen to make a positive difference — is what we value most.
• A strong passion for learning, striving for excellence in classroom practice.
• To work effectively within and contribute to our staff team, creating strong partnerships with children and parents.
• To have high personal standards of professionalism and have the same high standards of learning and behaviour for the children in their care.
• Be keen to innovate, show imagination, encourage and engage our children.
• To support and embody the Highfield vision of a fully inclusive education where every individual child is valued and supported to fully unlock their potential both as people and learners.
• The ability to communicate openly and effectively with all sections of our school community.
• Full working knowledge of relevant polices, codes of practice and legislation.

What the school offers its staff

• An inspirational staff who have built a culture of support, where collaboration and teamwork are strongly valued. Every role in our school is respected and included in driving Highfield forward.
• A holistic approach to supporting our wonderful children, nurturing not just their academic progress but their emotional well‑being, creativity and personal development so they can flourish in every aspect of their lives.
• A community focused environment supported by parents, passionate teachers, governors and children.
• An experienced leadership team who will provide support and guidance alongside a programme of professional development.
• A diverse, inclusive, culturally rich curriculum to reflect our community. Our environment prioritises inclusion and broad cultural learning experiences.

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 school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

KS2 Teacher Application Form.docx - 55.9 KB (opens in new tab)

Highfield Class teacher job description and person specification.pdf - 225 KB (opens in new tab)

About Highfield Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 421 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Highfield Primary School website
• Email address: Patwant.Singh@highfield.leeds.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0113 2930155
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/highfield-primary-school

Highfield is an outstanding school and is situated in the outskirts of North Leeds, in beautiful grounds, surrounded by green space and trees. We have 420 children on role between the ages of 4 and 11. We have a well-established team of friendly, helpful staff who have a multitude of skills and experience.
We are totally committed to inclusive education.

Arranging a visit to Highfield Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Patwant.Singh@highfield.leeds.sch.uk.

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