Teacher (Initially in Year 5)

Swain House Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD2 1JL

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026 or ASAP

• Closing date

  26 January 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  21 January 2026

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: Full time Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Pay Scale / Upper Pay Scale - Depending on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has high expectations of behaviour and learning
• Has the ability to inspire our children
• Is innovative, excited and has a passion to make a difference for our children
• Is resilient
• Has a fun and caring nature
• Has the ability to work successfully as part of a team
• Has good communication skills
• Is passionate about inclusion and equality of opportunity for all children
• Will make a valuable contribution to our school community

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A respectful, diverse, inclusive and safe environment where all pupils learn and thrive
• Enthusiastic, friendly and well-motivated children who love to learn
• A team of caring, committed and highly skilled staff and Governors
• A supportive leadership team
• An ambitious, Swain House centric curriculum which is personalised, celebrates diversity and offers a wide range of opportunities to broaden pupils’ experiences
• Tailored CPD and opportunities to support career progression

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.

If you are interested in the above post, please visit our school website to download the application pack. Completed applications should be emailed to Jenny Smith, PA to the Headteacher jenny.smith@swainhouse.bradford.sch.uk

If you would like to visit the school this can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01274 639049

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Swain House Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 511 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Swain House Primary School website
• Email address: jenny.smith@swainhouse.bradford.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01274 639049
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/swain-house-primary-school

We are extremely proud of our happy and friendly school where all staff have a deep commitment to supporting the pupils and families of the community. Our pupils benefit from an ambitious curriculum and many opportunities to engage in extra-curricular clubs and sports. Pupils in Key Stage 2 attend a residential visit every year and all of our pupils benefit from a range of regular, outdoor learning experiences at school including working in our fantastic wildlife area. Pupils are very positive about these visits and experiences and they give our children lifelong memories of their time at Swain House Primary School.
Swain House Primary School also has a Resourced Provision for Deaf Children. These pupils are integrated fully into the life of the school and are valued members of the school community.

Arranging a visit to Swain House Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jenny.smith@swainhouse.bradford.sch.uk.

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