Primary Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking school in Leeds is seeking a dedicated Cover Teacher (Fixed Term) to provide support across Key Stage 1 and 2. This role is a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic educators to join an inclusive team committed to high-quality education. Responsibilities include maintaining continuity of learning and contributing to a positive school culture. Ideal candidates should be confident in teaching, build strong relationships, and bring energy and creativity to the classroom.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements

Free on-site parking

Salary sacrifice schemes for health and lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Must be confident teaching across KS2.
• Ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff.
• Flexible, reliable, and committed to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Support across Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2.
• Play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning.
• Contribute to a positive school culture.

Skills

Teaching confidently across KS2

Building relationships with pupils and staff

Flexibility and reliability

Energy and creativity in the classroom

Job description

Cover Teacher (Fixed Term)

We are excited to be expanding our team and are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Teacher to support across Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 (Fixed term initially). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward‑thinking, inclusive school committed to delivering high‑quality education and memorable learning experiences. As part of our growing team, you will play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning, supporting pupils with a range of needs, and contributing to our positive school culture.

What we’re looking for

• Is confident teaching across KS2
• Can build strong relationships with pupils and staff
• Is flexible, reliable, and committed to high standards
• Brings energy, creativity, and a calm presence to the classroom

Why choose Dixons Trinity Chapeltown?

• We believe that people, more than strategy, create value – we all belong and grow together
• ‘9 in 10’ for teachers: our innovative strategy providing greater flexibility and agency
• Culture of high expectations; teachers can teach and students can learn
• Focus on feedback NOT marking
• No off‑the‑shelf strategies; weekly coaching
• Schemes of work fully resourced and ready

Why choose Dixons Academies Trust?

• We are values driven: we work hard on the things that matter, with humility; we are good and kind; we are motivated by mastery, autonomy and purpose.
• We have been challenging educational and social disadvantage for over 30 years.
• We have launched a bold flexible working policy to give our teachers more time back.
• We are ambitious for every child and highly inclusive.
• We have an innovative approach to central operations which allows educators to focus on teaching and learning.
• We prioritise the professional development and growth of all our staff; every member of Team Dixons receives regular coaching.
• We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and our staff work collaboratively to share resources and reduce workload.
• We offer hybrid working arrangements and free on‑site parking.
• We have a wealth of benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (private health, lifestyle benefits and discounts).

Full Details and Application

Full details of this role can be found in the job description and person specification. Interviews will take place on 11 December 2025. Please visit our careers site at joindixonsat.com for more information about our trust, our roles and our benefits or call us on 0113 512 5510 and speak to Joe Manuel, Academy Administration Manager, to discuss the role further.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to equality of opportunity, recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment for everyone at Dixons. We encourage applications from underrepresented communities and irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergent status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender reassignment, sex, or sexual orientation. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required. We are focused on delivering an ambitious equality, diversity and inclusion strategy.

Safeguarding

Our trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. The Dixons Academies Trust takes seriously its ‘duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of students at the school’ (Children Act 1989 and Education Act 2004). The welfare of the child is paramount and we adhere to all aspects of Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2022) and Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018). Nothing is more important than children’s welfare and we will always work in the best interests of the child. All children must have equal rights to protection.