Class Teacher (0.5 FTE)

Bidvane; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programme

CPD

Career progression opportunities

Inclusive school environment

Supportive school team

Job summary

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School in Leeds is seeking a permanent part-time Class Teacher (0.5 FTE) to join our dedicated staff. The role involves teaching, supporting learners to close gaps and raising standards, with sessions on Wednesday afternoons, Thursdays and Fridays.

We welcome ECTs and experienced MPS teachers. Start date 4 January 2027; enhanced DBS and eligibility to work in the UK are required, and visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Qualifications

• ECT or experienced MPS teachers welcomed.
• Ability to teach and raise standards while supporting wellbeing.
• Commitment to Catholic ethos and school community.
• Enhanced DBS and right to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support children’s learning.
• Help close gaps in learning and raise standards.
• Keep children safe and support their wellbeing.
• Contribute to school, parish and community life.

Skills

Child-centred teaching

Learning support

Team collaboration

Classroom management

Safeguarding

Education

QTS / NQT welcome

Tools

DBS checks

Job description

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School is appointing a permanent part-time Class Teacher. The role involves teaching children, helping close learning gaps and raising standards. It is 0.5 FTE, initially worked on Wednesday afternoons, Thursdays and Fridays, and is open to ECTs and experienced MPS teachers. Starting 4 January 2027, the post requires an enhanced DBS check and eligibility to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

What the job involves

• Teach and support children’s learning
• Help close gaps in learning and raise standards for all children
• Keep children safe and support their wellbeing
• Contribute to the life of the school, parish and wider community

Skills & knowledge

• Child-centred, holistic approach to teaching and learning
• Listen to children and use their views to help them overcome challenges
• Set clear boundaries while being firm, fair and supportive
• Keep children safe and support their wellbeing
• Make learning enjoyable and challenging using varied teaching approaches
• Inspire, innovate and work with others to solve problems

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Enjoy working with children and value their contributions
• Acknowledge mistakes and learn from them
• Be a resilient team player willing to make extra effort
• Commitment to the school’s Catholic ethos
• Be a positive role model
• Build good relationships and take part in school, parish and community life

What’s offered

• Staff health and wellbeing programme and support
• Continuing professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Inclusive school environment
• Supportive and dedicated school team