Teacher

Kirkstall Valley Primary School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local primary school in Leeds is seeking a creative and personable teacher to plan and teach lessons to primary-aged children who have SEMH needs. The role requires enthusiasm, a good sense of humour, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The successful candidate will be a part of a supportive team committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applications should be submitted by January 4th, 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Ability to plan and teach lessons to primary-aged children with SEMH needs.
• Experience in engaging a diverse group of children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach lessons to primary pupils.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive team.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Team player

Ability to work independently

Good sense of humor

Calm and patient

Education

Teaching qualification

Job description

Contract : 0.6 FTE Salary : M1-UPS3 (Subject to 6 months probationary period)

Are you enthusiastic, hardworking and prepared to go the extra mile?

Are you calm and patient with a good sense of humour?

Can you work effectively with a diverse group of primary-aged children?

Are you great at working on your own initiative as well as being a team player?

If the answer is ‘Yes!’ to the above, then we want to hear from you!

A rare vacancy has arisen at our provision, which is based at West Leeds Activity Centre, for a creative and personable teacher who is driven and has a good sense of humour. The role will involve planning and teaching lessons to children across the primary age range, who have SEMH needs. You will be joining a committed, supportive team in this hugely rewarding role. If this sounds like the job for you, we would welcome your application to join our dedicated team as we strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for our pupils.

The start date of the post will be Monday 23rd February 2026 (this will be following all relevant employment checks).

Visits to our setting are encouraged and warmly welcomed.

TRUST Primary Learning Support Centre Based at West Leeds Activity Centre Lenhurst Avenue Leeds LS12 2RE

All applications should be received by 5 : 00p.m. on Sunday 4th January 2026. Interviews will be held the week commencing 12th January 2026.

TRUST Primary Learning Support Centre, Kirkstall Valley Primary School and the NWAIP are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

Please note that this position is at TRUST Primary Learning Support Centre not Kirkstall Valley Primary School. Kirkstall Valley act as the managing school.

Safeguarding Statement

Our school, Kirkstall Valley Primary School, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its pupils. We believe all staff and visitors have an important and unique role to play in child protection. We believe :

• Schools can contribute to the prevention of abuse.
• All children have the right to be protected from harm.
• Children need support which matches their individual needs, including those who may have experienced abuse. The following sets out how our school will try to fulfil local and national responsibilities as laid out in the following documents : -
• Education Leeds composite file ‘Child Protection : Information and Procedures for Schools’ (2004)
• Working Together to Safeguard Children (DfES 2006)
• Safeguarding Children & Safer Recruitment in Education (DfES 2007)
• Leeds Safeguarding Children Board Procedures (2007)
• Children Act 1989 (as amended 2004 Section 52)
• Education Act 2002 s175 Overall Aims

To contribute to the prevention of abusive experiences in the following ways :

• Clarifying standards of behaviour for staff and pupils.
• Introducing appropriate work within the curriculum.
• Developing staff awareness of the causes of abuse.
• Encouraging pupils and parental participation in practice.
• Addressing concerns at the earliest possible stage. To contribute to the protection of our pupils in the following ways :
• Including appropriate work within the curriculum.
• Implementing child protection policies and procedures.
• Working in partnership with pupils, parents and agencies. To contribute to supporting our pupils in the following ways :
• Identifying individual needs where possible.
• Designing plans to meet needs.