Teacher

Sandal Primary School, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 5DH

35 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 - UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Sandal Primary School is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic, and committed teacher to join our dedicated team. This is a unique opportunity for a talented professional to make a genuine impact in a nurturing learning environment. We welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking for the perfect place to start their journey and experienced practitioners ready to broaden their expertise.

We are looking for an inspirational teacher who is ready to help us shape the future. The successful candidate will:

• Champion Our Ethos: Be dedicated to fostering a nurture-based learning environment where every child feels safe, supported, and ready to thrive.
• Be a Collaborative Partner: Thrive in a team setting, contributing positively to a culture of mutual respect and shared goals.
• Inspire Excellence: Bring a creative and curious mindset to the curriculum, helping our pupils develop a lifelong love of learning.

At Sandal, we are wholeheartedly dedicated to empowering both our children and our staff to achieve their best. Our unique location on the edge of Baildon Moor is the perfect classroom for inquisitive minds. Our location and facilities provide an exceptional backdrop for creative exploration and immersive outdoor learning, encouraging children to explore the world around them.

What the school offers its staff

Why join Sandal?

• Our school is a happy, welcoming place where kindness and respect are everything. We encourage our children to do their best and make positive choices, helping them grow together in a friendly and supportive environment.
• We operate with a clear, nurturing ethos that permeates everything we do. This is made possible by our dedicated and experienced staff team, who work with integrity alongside our supportive Governors and parents to ensure every child feels safe and valued.
• We believe in empowering our people. Whether it is the opportunity for staff to make a significant contribution to our school’s ongoing improvements, or our unwavering commitment to your professional development, we ensure everyone at Sandal has the tools to grow and succeed.

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.

Closing Date: 09.00am, Monday 20th April 2026 Interviews: w/c 27th April 2026

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the School Office.

Email: office@sandalprimaryschool.co.uk or telephone 01274 598115.

Interested candidates are requested to apply online for this post. To download the job details and apply, please visit www.prospectsonline.co.uk.

Sandal Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children. All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.

Applicants will be subject to an online search if shortlisted.

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.

Please note: CVs are not accepted for this post.

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.

Additional documents

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

Advert Job description.pdf - 748 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sandal Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 452 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sandal Primary School website
• Email address: office@sandalprimaryschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01274 598115
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sandal-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Sandal Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@sandalprimaryschool.co.uk.

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