KS1 Primary Teacher — Inspiring Learning (Maternity Cover)

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Wigton Moor Primary School in Leeds is seeking a confident, compassionate Year 1 teacher to join us from January 2027 on a fixed-term maternity cover for 12 months. The post requires a strong classroom presence and high expectations of pupil achievement.

We offer a supportive leadership team, a diverse staff, a simple child-centered ethos, and opportunities to contribute to an evolving curriculum and school improvement.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with PGCE, B.Ed or BA with QTS.
• Strong knowledge of KS1 curriculum and pedagogy.
• Hardworking, creative with an academic, thoughtful approach to learning.
• Excellent classroom management and high expectations for learning and behaviour.
• Willingness to engage with a changing curriculum and environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 1 pupils with engaging, high-quality lessons.
• Develop and implement an evolving curriculum to meet pupil needs.
• Build strong, positive relationships with staff and children.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times.

Skills

KS1 pedagogy

Classroom management

Relationship building

Education

PGCE / BEd / BA with QTS

Job description

Wigton Moor Primary School in Leeds is seeking a confident, compassionate Year 1 teacher to join us from January 2027 on a fixed-term maternity cover for 12 months. The post requires a strong classroom presence and high expectations of pupil achievement.

We offer a supportive leadership team, a diverse staff, a simple child-centered ethos, and opportunities to contribute to an evolving curriculum and school improvement.