Teacher - Maternity Cover

Templenewsam Halton Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 7SY

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2025

• Closing date

  2 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Salary In line with national payscales

Teacher - Maternity Cover job summary

Maternity Cover Roles, Full time, Monday to Friday.

We have two exciting maternity cover opportunities to join our dynamic and forward-thinking EYFS teaching team, which values both academic achievement and personal growth. One role is in Reception for 2 terms, and the other is in our Nursery setting for 3 terms.

We take great pride in our Early Years provision, which perfectly balances learning through play with guided adult interaction. Our children thrive in a warm, cosy, and vibrant environment. In 2022, with support from Red Kite Learning Trust, we created an inspiring outdoor learning area that enables year-round exploration and learning.

Parents and carers have daily opportunities to connect with staff and play an active role in their child’s educational journey. As a welcoming school community, we are committed to achieving the very best outcomes for every child.

About our School

Templenewsam Halton Primary School is a vibrant community primary school located in the heart of Leeds. Founded in 1842 as the village school, it has proudly remained at the centre of local life, continuing to play a vital role in shaping generations of young learners.

We currently welcome children aged 3 to 11, with around 500 pupils currently on roll.

At the heart of our school is a passionate and close-knit team who are deeply committed to building strong, positive relationships with children and families. Together, we create a warm, inclusive environment where every child feels valued, inspired, and empowered to achieve their very best.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous benefits, rewards and discounts: Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about Templenewsam Halton Primary School, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will be:

• Nurturing and caring - creating a warm, supportive environment where every child feels safe, valued, and confident.
• An excellent communicator- able to build strong, trusting relationships with children, parents and colleagues.
• Knowledgeable about early childhood development - with a strong understanding of the EYFS framework and how young children learn best.
• Creative and adaptable- bringing learning to life through imaginative play and responding flexibly to the needs and interests of children.

Next Steps

Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email Lisa Seton at info@tnhps.rklt.co.uk.

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

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 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 Templenewsam Halton Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 461 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Templenewsam Halton Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/templenewsam-halton-primary-school

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