KS2 Class Teacher

The Methodist Church in Britain; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPA time taken with colleagues

Support from experienced teachers in-s

Strong support for ECTs

Focus on teacher wellbeing

Federation collaboration across Sphere

Job summary

Scholes (Elmet) Primary School is seeking a full-time KS2 class teacher for a temporary post from January 2027 to August 2027, with a possible extension subject to budgets. The role involves teaching a KS2 class and raising attainment through a broad, rigorous curriculum within the school’s phase team and Sphere Federation.

The post is open to experienced teachers and early career teachers, with PPA time taken alongside colleagues.

Qualifications

• KS2 teaching experience or early career teacher readiness
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS and safeguarding eligibility
• Two references, one from current or most recent employer

Responsibilities

• Teach a KS2 class
• Raise attainment and pupil progress
• Deliver a comprehensive curriculum with rigour
• Collaborate with staff across phase and Sphere Federation
• Carry out safeguarding responsibilities

Skills

Outstanding teaching

High standards

Motivation & enthusiasm

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Job description

This is a full-time KS2 class teacher post at Scholes (Elmet) Primary School, a temporary role running from January 2027 to August 2027, with a possible extension subject to budgets. The work is teaching a KS2 class and lifting outcomes for pupils through strong pedagogy and a broad curriculum. The post sits within the school's phase team and works across Sphere Federation, and it is open to experienced teachers and early career teachers alike, with PPA taken alongside colleagues. Visa sponsorship is not available, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Teach a KS2 class
• Raise attainment and accelerate pupil progress
• Deliver a comprehensive curriculum with rigour
• Work closely with teachers across the school, the phase and Sphere Federation
• Carry out safeguarding responsibilities, which are a key part of the role

Skills & knowledge

• Outstanding teaching practice
• Commitment to the highest standards
• Motivation and enthusiasm
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Works well as part of a team

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• Not barred from working with children
• Two references, one from current or most recent employer
• Declare unspent convictions and non-filtered cautions if shortlisted

Other

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare
• Personal statement: four questions of up to 120 words each, plus a general statement of up to 500 words

What’s offered

• PPA time taken alongside colleagues in school
• Support from experienced teachers in the same phase
• Strong track record of supporting early career teachers
• Commitment to supporting teacher wellbeing
• Opportunity to work with colleagues across Sphere Federation