Class Teacher

Horsforth Featherbank Primary School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Leeds is seeking an experienced Class Teacher to join their team. This role involves teaching a class with high levels of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The successful candidate will create a nurturing environment and collaborate with colleagues and external agencies. The position is temporary until 31/08/2026 with a start date as soon as possible. Applicants should hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and have a passion for inclusion.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Well-being support for staff

Qualifications

• Proven classroom experience, this post is not suitable for ECTs.
• Strong understanding of SEN and SEMH strategies.
• Excellent behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support high levels of Special Educational Needs (SEN) pupils.
• Create a nurturing and structured environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families, and external agencies.

Skills

Classroom experience

Understanding of SEN and SEMH strategies

Behaviour management skills

Collaborative working

Passionate about inclusion

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Featherbank Primary School is a thriving one-form entry school with a warm, inclusive ethos and a commitment to providing the very best education for every child. We are seeking an experienced and passionate Class Teacher to join our team. This position is temporary until 31 / 08 / 2026 and the start date is as soon as possible.

This role will involve teaching a class with high levels of Special Educational Needs (SEN), including pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. The successful candidate will have the skills and resilience to create a nurturing, structured environment where all children can thrive.

“Horsforth Featherbank Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.”

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified teacher with proven classroom experience ( this post is not suitable for ECTs ).
• Strong understanding of SEN and SEMH strategies, with the ability to adapt teaching to meet diverse needs.
• Excellent behaviour management skills and a commitment to positive relationships.
• A reflective practitioner who works collaboratively with colleagues, families, and external agencies.
• Someone who is passionate about inclusion and determined to make a difference.

We Offer

• A supportive and friendly team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in SEN and SEMH.
• A school community that values creativity, resilience, and kindness.
• Well-being support for staff and pupils.

We invite you to visit our school. Please contact the school to make an appointment.

Should you have any questions regarding the position, please address these to the headteacher.

Shortlisting will take place on 13 / 01 / 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will take place on 20 / 01 / 2026. Start date as soon as possible.

Please return completed application forms to the School Business Manager, Carol Jackson.

Safeguarding Statement

Horsforth Featherbank Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.