Class Teacher (Early Years or KS1) (E7298) - Shire Oak CE Primary School

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution in Leeds is seeking a passionate and dynamic class teacher for Early Years or KS1. This temporary role, starting in September, focuses on fostering creativity and inclusivity within a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in early years pedagogy and the national curriculum, with opportunities to develop leadership skills. Join a committed team in a fantastic learning environment, dedicated to making a positive impact on children's education. If you are inspired by teaching and eager to contribute to a vibrant school community, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Supportive Governing Body

Children’s Centre on site

Beautiful outdoor space

Committed staff team

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic class teacher with a good understanding of early years pedagogy.
• Experience in developing subject leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivering engaging lessons in Early Years or KS1.
• Working collaboratively with other teachers and support staff.

Skills

Early Years Pedagogy

National Curriculum

Teamwork

Subject Leadership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Education

Job description

Class Teacher (Early Years or KS1) (E7298) - Shire Oak CE Primary School

Organisation

Schools and Academies

Location

Leeds

MPS/UPS

Employment type

Temporary

Hours

Full Time

Job Reference

E7298

12th May 2025 at 8:00 am

An enthusiastic and diligent class teacher with a good understanding of early years pedagogy and how to ensure children make excellent progress required for Shire Oak CE Primary School.

Are you dynamic, inspirational and passionate about education? Due to maternity leave, Shire Oak CE (VC) Primary School is looking for a highly motivated class teacher from September. We are interested in candidates with a strong background in Early Years as this post is very likely to be in Reception or a younger KS1 class.

Shire Oak has so much going for it:

• a fantastic learning environment with beautiful and well used outdoor space;
• a great location out of the city centre in the heart of Headingley;
• a committed staff team;
• an experienced and supportive Governing Body;
• a Children’s Centre on site;
• good partnership arrangements that enable us to bring the benefits of a range of exciting whole school initiatives to the children.

The values of our school are inclusive and we try to foster creativity in both staff and children within a clearly defined framework of priorities. The successful candidate will be:

• an enthusiastic and diligent class teacher with a good understanding of the national curriculum and early years pedagogy.
• good at working in and with a team of other teachers and skilled support staff.
• interested in developing their subject leadership skills. As a one-form entry school all teachers (except ECT1s) lead an area.

To help you decide whether this is the right school for you please feel free to book a visit to school. These times are available:

Closing date for applications: Monday 12th May at 8am

Interview and tasks, including teaching: Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th May

Unfortunately, we will not be able to reply to applicants who have not been shortlisted.

The post is temporary to cover a maternity leave. It will start in September and continue until the return of the substantive postholder (likely to be July).

The application form and documents for this job are on this page:https://www.shireoak.org/vacancies Please make sure you read all of the safeguarding documents on this page.

Shire Oak CE Primary School, Wood Lane, Headingley, Leeds LS6 2DT Telephone: [phone]

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an online search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available online.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.