Class Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School invites applications for a dedicated teacher who embraces pace, challenge and inclusive practice within a Catholic ethos. You will contribute to a dynamic team and support the school's wider life.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 26 November from 9.00am. The school values safeguarding and inclusion, and invites applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• A highly motivated, energetic and innovative teacher who works with pace and challenge.
• High expectation for learners of all abilities.
• Forward thinking, creative, receptive to change and able to work professionally with the team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children.
• Supportive of the school’s Catholic ethos and will commit to the wider life of the school.
• Belief in inclusion of all children and the ability to respond to the challenge of inclusion.
• Skills for effective team and partnership work.

Skills

Motivated teacher

Energetic educator

High expectations

Creative thinker

Commitment to safeguarding

Catholic ethos

Inclusion for all

Job description

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 details about the role

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

Interviews will be held on Thursday 26 November from 9.00am.

Commitment to safeguarding

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and The St Gregory the Great Catholic Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The 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 before appointment is confirmed. Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and The St Gregory the Great Catholic Academy Trust recognise the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.