Teacher (E7370) - Woodlesford Primary School

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking passionate teachers who are committed to making a difference in children's lives. Located in the scenic village of Woodlesford, this role offers the chance to work in a supportive environment with well-behaved, engaged pupils. You will be part of a dedicated team focused on continuous improvement and professional development, ensuring every child receives excellent quality education. If you're an inspiring educator with high expectations and a commitment to inclusion, this is the perfect opportunity to join a forward-thinking school community.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Leadership Team

Access to Employee Benefit Program

Dedicated Time for Planning and Preparation

Involvement in Extra-Curricular Activities

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
• Experience in developing engaging and inclusive teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and maintain high standards.
• Collaborate with families and colleagues for student success.

Skills

Relational Behaviour Practice

Inclusion Practices

Safeguarding

Curriculum Development

Team Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Early Years Education Knowledge

Job description

Teacher (E7370) - Woodlesford Primary School

Teachers, Reception class teacher and Key stage 2 teacher

Are you passionate about making a difference to children’s lives? Are you an excellent teacher with children at the heart of your practice?Are you committed to continuous improvement, working with colleagues in school and beyond to secure success for all learners? Then Woodlesford primary is the school for you!

Our school is set in the beautiful village of Woodlesford on the outskirts of Rothwell, benefitting from excellent transport links. Our Victorian building is set amidst beautiful grounds with fields and forest and well-resourced outdoor provision for all children.

We are looking for teachers who are committed to relational behaviour practice, are passionate about inclusion and believe that all children deserve excellent quality first teaching. At Woodlesford we put kindness, respect and perseverance at the heart of all we do: our children and our staff live these values.

We believe that a child’s educational journey extends beyond the classroom and we are dedicated to providing a rich extra curricular offer, with 3 residentials and a variety of extra curricular clubs. Our teachers offer a host of sporting and creative opportunities, and we are looking for teachers who will add to this.

Our curriculum is always developing as we constantly seek to provide the best opportunities for our learners. We are looking for teachers who will help us develop a diverse and rich curriculum, which is delivered using the most up to date research on teaching and learning.

What we can offer you:

• Well behaved and engaged pupils who have a passion for learning.
• Parents who are interested in their child’s education and will work with you to secure excellent outcomes for their children.
• A supportive leadership and staff team.
• Dedicated time for ppa with colleagues and timetabled subject leadership time.
• An outward facing school, that works with schools locally and beyond to secure excellence.
• A strong commitment to professional development with high quality CPD opportunities.
• Access to the LCC employee benefit programme.
• Should it be relevant to the applicant, we have a comprehensive ECT programme with experienced mentors.

We are looking for

• Dedicated teachers who understand the importance of working with families and colleagues to secure the best outcomes.
• Inspiring and excellent teachers who can make learning engaging, whilst maintaining high standards and ensuring outstanding progress for all learners.
• Teachers with high expectations of themselves and their teaching, and of the children they teach.
• Teachers who are committed to children’s welfare and safeguarding and who fully understand that safeguarding is the role of every member of staff in school.
• Staff who understand relational behaviour practice.
• Inclusive practitioners who are dedicated to providing the right scaffolds so that all learners can feel success.
• Outward facing individuals who are excited about internal and external collaboration.
• Teachers who can evidence working well as part of a team.
• Teachers who fully meet the teacher standards.
• Teachers who will lead a curriculum subject with passion and enthusiasm, extending learning opportunities beyond the national curriculum.
• Someone fully engaged with the wider life of the school and happy to take part in our extra curricular offer, running clubs and attending events.
• Teachers who take ownership of their development, are dedicated to self improvementand can strongly evidence putting research and training into practice.
• Our EY practitioner will be dedicated to providing children with experiences that extend, deepen and enhance. They will understand sustained shared thinking and intensive interaction. They will be an excellent teacher of phonics, understanding that early reading excellence is key to unlocking learning potential.
• Our EY practitioner will have a comprehensive understanding of all EY statutory frameworks and duties and an excellent understanding of Early childhood education and development.

These posts would be suitable for both experienced teachers or those who are beginning their career as ECTs.

Safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

In line with KCSiE 2024, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the people of Leeds.

Visits to school are encouraged and you are invited to book a tour on one of the following dates: Wednesday 7th at 2pm, Thursday 8th 10am, Monday 12th 1.30pm. Should you not be able to visit at one of these times, please contact the school office and we will endeavour to accommodate you.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.