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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS4 2TF

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  24 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 March 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 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Between £32,916 and £51,048

What skills and experience we're looking for

• A highly motivated, energetic and innovative teacher who works with pace and challenge
• Someone who has a high expectation for learners of all abilities
• Someone who is forward thinking, creative, receptive to change and able to work professionally with the team
• Commitment to safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children
• A teacher who is supportive of the school’s Catholic ethos and will commit to the wider life of the school
• A teacher with a passionate belief in the inclusion of all children and the ability to respond to the challenge of inclusion
• An individual who has the skills required for effective team and partnership work

What the school offers its staff

• An opportunity to be part of a dynamic team
• A strong Catholic ethos recognised as Outstanding in its Catholic Life and Mission (Catholic Schools Inspectorate, April 2025)
• Well motivated, well behaved and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
• A hard working and committed staff team
• Good relationships with parents, parish and wider community
• A committed and supportive Academy Council
• A commitment to your continued professional development

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.

Prospective candidates are warmly invited to visit the school on the following dates:

• 2 April at 16.00
• 16 April at 9.30 and 16.00
• 21 April at 16.00

Please complete our form to arrange your visit: https://forms.gle/Pt7D6fbMQwu4aojJA

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 29 April.

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. Successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check and other checks in line with current Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

02 Class Teacher Job Description.pdf - 125 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 189 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: d.hubbard@sacredheartleeds.org.uk
• Phone number: 01133206297
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sacred-heart-catholic-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy

Sacred Heart provides a welcoming and engaging environment where children feel happy, confident, and excited to learn, an outstanding and distinctive Catholic education with Christ at the heart of our community, and superb facilities including fabulous outdoor learning and play spaces, green playing fields, library, light and spacious classrooms. We have high aspirations for all to be the best versions of themselves and fulfil their potential. Our curriculum stretches, challenges and interests pupils, providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to make a valuable contribution to the society in which we live. We foster a commitment to lifelong learning that involves enjoyment, hard work and fun.

We have signed up to the education staff wellbeing charter as part of our commitment to protect, promote and enhance the wellbeing of our staff:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/education-staff-wellbeing-charter

We are a strong, committed, hardworking and dynamic team. If you are someone who is highly motivated and energetic with high aspirations for all learners, we encourage you to apply to work with us.

We are part of St Gregory the Great Catholic Academy Trust, a strong family of nine Catholic schools across the city of Leeds dedicated to providing an outstanding Catholic education to its pupils. The Trust is committed to excellent HR practice, provides a well-structured programme for your professional development, and offer a range of employee benefits.

Arranging a visit to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email d.hubbard@sacredheartleeds.org.uk.

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