Class Teacher (KS2)

Gledhow Primary School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Gledhow Primary School in North Leeds seeks a dedicated KS2 teacher to create a stimulating, exploration-driven learning environment for our pupils. The role emphasises building emotional and academic growth, with openness to leading PSHE across the school.

We value inspirational teaching, strong classroom management, and collaborative partnerships with families to support every child’s development and high standards of learning.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching KS2 or willingness to lead PSHE across school.
• Ability to plan adventurous, engaging lessons covering the full curriculum.
• Commitment to high standards of behaviour and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver adventurous lessons across the curriculum.
• Create an inclusive, safe and nurturing classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

Skills

KS2 teaching

PSHE leadership

Classroom management

Behaviour & safeguarding

Job description

At Gledhow, we believe that every child deserves the highest quality start to their educational journey. We are seeking a teacher who is dedicated to fostering a love for learning through exploration and meaningful learning experiences. The successful candidate will be focused on building a strong, safe, and stimulating learning environment that captures children's curiosity and supports their emotional and academic growth. We would welcome applications from those who have experience of or interest in leading PSHE across school.

About Us:

Gledhow is a super school with brilliant pupils, staff, governors, and families. We are a large busy three-form entry school in North Leeds with a wonderfully diverse pupil and colleague community. At Gledhow we strive to make the ordinary extraordinary, by taking the everyday experiences our pupils have and transforming them into amazing opportunities for learning, growth, and personal development.

This role would suit an enthusiastic and energetic KS2 teacher who is motivated to uphold the school’s vision and values, bringing lessons and learning to life for our children.

What you’ll bring:

• Inspirational and motivating classroom practice ensuring excellent outcomes for all children
• Outstanding classroom organisational skills which facilitate pupil independence and high standards of learning.
• A commitment to high standards of behaviour. Working in partnership with pupils, parents/carers, and colleagues, to build relationships as a foundation for outstanding teaching and learning.
• Resilience and a personal drive to lead improvements

You'll be great at:

• Planning and delivering adventurous lessons that cover all areas of the curriculum
• Creating an inclusive, safe and nurturing classroom environment.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, parents/carers, and colleagues as a foundation for outstanding teaching and learning

In return we offer:

• A strong culture of togetherness, collaboration, and inclusivity.
• A friendly, supportive team of experienced staff dedicated to helping all children achieve.
• Enthusiastic and engaged children ready to participate in all school has to offer.
• Continuous development and training opportunities.
• A premium confidential staff wellbeing package to support a wide range of health and wellbeing needs.
• Retail discounts/ offers at high street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership.

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

This role is ‘regulated activity’ therefore you are advised to read our Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy which is also available via the link below. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check and satisfactory references. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.