Upper KS2 Teacher

Southroyd Primary School; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Pudsey is looking for an Upper KS2 Class Teacher. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching, demonstrating exemplary practice and strong subject knowledge. This role offers excellent CPD opportunities and a supportive environment to thrive. Join a community focused on inclusivity and student wellbeing.

Benefits

Wellbeing support programs

Excellent CPD opportunities

In-house consultants for professional development

Strong community involvement

Comprehensive wellness package

Qualifications

• Exemplary teaching practice required.
• Strong subject knowledge and interests needed.
• Ability to motivate students and work in a team essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons.
• Support children’s learning and development.
• Contribute to a positive school community atmosphere.

Skills

Exemplary teaching practice

Subject knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Calm attitude

Proactive approach

Job description

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EXCITING OPPORTUNITY FOR AN INSPIRATIONAL

UPPER KS2 CLASS TEACHER

Salary: (ECT/MPS/UPS)

Are you an exemplary class teacher looking for a fantastic school to develop your career? We can offer you a supportive team environment to thrive and progress your strengths and interests with wide opportunities, through our city-wide collaborations and partnerships.

At Southroyd our aim is to prepare our children as Active Citizens, ready to take their place within the changing world, reflective of our key school values.

Care – Respect – Equality – Equity – Democracy – Inclusion – Tolerance – Sustainability

We teach a real and relevant curriculum, described as broad and ambitious by Ofsted in 2025, engaging children with exemplary opportunities and experiences.

If you are passionate about developing both the key basic skills for our young learners as well as widening their aspirations and expectations for themselves, then Southroyd could be the place for you.

Our grounds are unique, with Ofsted saying that “pupils thrive in the beautiful school learning environments inside and out” (2025). We make full use of these surroundings to explore science, geography, sustainability and Forest Schools, which is highly developed at Southroyd. The grounds are a key place to facilitate our excellent community events, bringing families and the wider community together to enjoy the Southroyd experience.

As well as achieving multiple awards, including five consecutive International School Awards and Global Learning Awards, we have been able to celebrate KS2 standards within the top 10% of schools nationally, whilst being recognized for our excellent inclusivity and SEND provision.

Complementing the exemplary curriculum is a supportive structure for children’s and staff mental health and wellbeing, with strongly embedded routines and processes to support everyone.

We work hard to ensure teaching, learning and being at school, is a positive, rewarding and fulfilling experience for the whole Southroyd family.

We are committed to staff work-life balance and wellbeing throughout the school and work as a team to ensure that the school is a supportive environment for all staff – Ofsted 2025: “Staff appreciate the consideration the teachers have for their wellbeing and work-life balance.”

We have a gap for an exemplary practitioner with this passion for teaching and learning who feels they can be a good fit into our school ethos.

What we can offer:

Teacher ownership and innovation - a school with an exciting, ambitious, real and relevant curriculum

Engaging children who have a thirst for learning and a desire to do well

Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary (Ofsted 2025)

A strong sense of community and belonging

Supportive colleagues and team approach to teaching, learning and school life

Excellent CPD opportunities and support through strong partnerships including the Leeds Learning Alliance, Leeds Well Schools’ Partnership and strong Family of Schools

In-house speech and language and SEND consultants to support your work and professional development

Excellent, high quality indoor and outdoor provision

A dedicated, friendly, professional, successful team.

A school committed to be an employer of choice – supporting staff wellbeing and professional aspirations.

An exclusive/comprehensive wellness package including free professional staff Yoga sessions, Christmas shopping day, 24/7 Private GP Surgery

What you need:

Exemplary teaching practice

Subject knowledge and interests

A calm and resilient attitude, a sense of humour and a proactive approach to your work

High standards of communication and interpersonal skills

The ability to work as a team

The ability to motivate yourself, students and your peers

Highly motivated and enthusiastic.

Required to start January 2026 or earlier - September if possible.
Closing date: Monday 30th June 2025 at 9.00am
Interviews: Monday 7th July 2025

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclose and Barring Service check. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

We will be carrying out an online search as part of their due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with the applicant at interview.

Safeguarding Statement

Southroyd Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

All new appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.

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

Safeguarding Statement

Southroyd Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

All new appointments are made subject to the satisfactory completion of a six-month probationary period.

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.