Teacher - PSHE & PE Lead

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

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  20th April 2026

• Closing date

  29 January 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  13 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Salary In line with national payscales

Teacher - PSHE & PE Lead job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent classroom practitioner who is passionate about pupils’ wellbeing, personal development and physical education. This is a rare opportunity to lead PSHE and PE in our two-form primary school where you will be working with a partner teacher in the opposite class.

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.

We are proud of our current ongoing rewilding project within school, to support whole school outdoor learning and our Temple 30; 30 experiences we want to give all children the opportunity to undertake during their time with us here at Templenewsam Halton Primary.https://www.tnhps.co.uk/our-curriculum/temple-thirty. Our school was awarded the School Games Gold Mark for 2024/25 and we are hoping to continue this success this year.

• 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 have the ability to:

• Teach high-quality lessons that inspire, motivate and challenge pupil
• Lead the strategic development of PSHE and PE across the school
• Promote healthy lifestyles, positive mental health and personal development
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of PSHE and PE provision, using data and feedback to drive improvement
• Work closely with senior leaders to contribute to whole-school priorities

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 Luke Finch - FinchL@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
• 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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