Reception classroom teacher - maternity cover

Oulton Primary School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Oulton Primary School in Leeds is seeking a committed Reception teacher to join our team, starting in November 2026. This full-time fixed-term role requires the ability to teach across the primary curriculum with a focus on Early Years and to inspire and accelerate pupil progress.

The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm for creative learning, high expectations, excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, and experience working in EYFS as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for creative learning and teaching.
• The highest expectations of themselves and their pupils.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisation skills.
• Experience of working proactively and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Experience of teaching in EYFS.

Skills

Enthusiasm for creative learning

High expectations

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

EYFS experience

Job description

Oulton Primary School, Leeds, requires a committed Reception teacher to join their team, starting in November 2026. This role is a full time, fixed term position.

Candidates must be confident to teach across the entire primary curriculum but have a passion for teaching in the Early Years. You must be able to inspire and motivate our children and be committed to achieving high academic standards and accelerating pupil progress. Do you have the ability to make a real difference to children’s learning? We need positive people to join our team on our journey to raise standards across the school.

We do demand a lot but our children deserve the best; we need the best people to bring their enthusiasm, experience, skills and commitment to Oulton.

We are looking for a teacher who has…

• Enthusiasm for creative learning and teaching
• The highest expectations of themselves and their pupils
• Excellent interpersonal and organisation skills
• Experience of working proactively and collaboratively as part of a team
• Experience of teaching in EYFS

Interviews: Friday 16th October 2026