Experienced Teacher and ECTs

Wellspring Academy Trust; Rothwell; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 day fortnight

Career pathways

Professional development

Staff wellbeing

Google school approach

State of the art facility

Warm, kind and forward-thinking team

Job summary

Wellspring Academy Trust is seeking a teacher for a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave at Elements Primary School in Leeds. The role is full-time, starting as soon as possible, with a salary of £34,069 per year (FTE) and a fixed end date of 31 December 2027. Closing date is 13 October 2026 and interviews are on 15 October 2026.

We welcome Experienced Teachers and ECTs; the school offers a supportive environment, professional development and pathways within the Wellspring Trust.

Job description

Teacher - fixed term until December 2027 to cover maternity leave at Elements Primary School

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• Job Reference: EDV/2026/EPS/28441
• Location: Acre Mount, Middleton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 4WR
• Contract Type: Fixed Term
• Contract Term: Full-Time
• Salary: £34,069.00 Annually (FTE)
• MPS/UPS
• Fixed Term End Date: Fri 31st Dec, 2027
• Closing Date: 8:00am, Tue 13th Oct, 2026
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Positions Available: 1
• Interview Date(s): Thursday 15th October

About this Role

Are you a creative, innovative and unique experienced teacher wanting to join a school that makes a difference?

Are you prepared to think outside of the box and explore exciting and innovative approaches to teaching and learning?

If so, our school could be the place for you. We are looking for an inspirational teacher to cover maternity leave until December 2027

Experienced Teacher and ECTs are warmly welcome to apply.

We can offer:

• Flexible working 9 day fortnight for our teachers to support a greater work/life balance to truly make a difference to our staff team.
• Excellent career pathways with Josie Thirkell institute
• Dedicated investment in each individuals professional development
• Meaningful approach to staff wellbeing
• Forward thinking google school approach
• State of the Art facility
• being part of a warm, kind ,caring and forward thinking team
• being part of our journey towards outstanding
• Lively and engaged children
• A nurturing environment built on positive behaviour.
• A vibrant, creative school committed to consistently improving outcomes
• A welcoming and friendly community of committed staff
• A supportive and caring environment

Wellspring is an established and growing Multi-Academy Trust with a difference. We operate Primary, Secondary, Special and Alternative Academies across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and the Humber. We are committed to making a difference to the lives and life chances of the young people and the communities we serve.

As the Trust continues to grow our roles offer pathways for ambitious and dynamic individuals who are determined to make a difference. We value our people; collegial working at all levels is central to our culture. High quality induction training and ongoing professional development support are guaranteed. There will be a broad range of opportunities for you to realise your professional vision and ambitions within the Trust.

We are interested in hearing from people who:

• Are self-motivated, customer-focused and organised.
• Enjoy working as part of an inclusive team.
• Have a commitment to supporting the work of education leaders and who are passionate about learning.

• Continued improvement to become a truly outstanding school in the eyes of children and communities
• Able to demonstrate a track record of impact and success
• Can communicate your passion to children and colleagues alike

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children in regulated activity, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

We are committed to equal opportunities and to promoting diversity. We want our people to reflect the diversity of our communities, and we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, especially from under-represented groups, including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

For informal enquiries, please contact Leanne Barker on 0113 532 7089.