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Teacher Lower KS2

White Laith Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 2BL

39 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Two days per week (Monday & Tuesday) a total of 13 hours plus additional hours for PPA and weekly staff meeting to be agreed.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Temporary to 31/08/2027
• Pay scale: M1 to UPS 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

White Laith is a vibrant, energetic, positive school community in which we all work and learn together with the desire and determination to succeed.

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, creative teacher to join our talented and highly motivated staff team. The post-holder will teach in lower KS2.

We are excited about learning, about doing small things well and then, as a result, seeing our children growing in confidence, making great progress and achieving great things. We are a school where our children are at the heart of our decision making and, as a staff team, we are dedicated to going above and beyond.

We know our children as individuals and we tailor our teaching and learning to their needs. We are proud of our family ethos and celebrate the fact our thriving one form entry school is at the heart of the community. Our professional and dedicated staff have high expectations of the children and we work hard to foster a love of learning from all.

We are on an exciting journey at White Laith Primary school and are looking for someone special to join our team.

Our Ofsted inspection in May 2022 recognised us a ‘Good’ school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an outstanding and inspirational teacher who teaches creatively, has high expectations and a commitment to ensure all pupils achieve to their full potential.
• Has an up to date understanding of what makes effective teaching.
• Has a commitment to giving children the best start in life and developing positive attitudes.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills which enables you to work with all stakeholders within our school community.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer:

• Motivated children and staff who value the learning opportunities in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• A strong commitment to continuous professional development and the opportunity to develop your leadership skills.
• The opportunity to become part of a school community where children are at the heart of all we do.
• The chance to be part of a successful collaborative Foundation Trust.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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About White Laith Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 227 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: White Laith Primary School website
• Email address: john.barker@whitelaith.leeds.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01132930280
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/white-laith-primary-school

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