Teacher, Key Stage 1

Job description

Job title and organisation: Teacher, Key Stage 1 - Deighton Gates Primary School
Salary: MPS - UPS, £34,069 - £52,835 FTE
Hours: minimum of 2 days per week, Term time only
Contract: Temporary until 31st August 2027
Location: Deighton Gates Primary School, Wetherby, LS22 7XL
Closing Date and Time: Tuesday 6th October 20206

At Deighton Gates Primary School, our vision is &slshquot;Excellence for All&slshquot; because every child matters and every effort counts.

Our children are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing high-quality education, enriching experiences, and the support every child needs to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential, develop confidence and resilience, and foster a lifelong love of learning.

Our work is guided by our CARE values:

• Compassionate - We show kindness and respect to all.
• Ambitious - We strive for excellence and encourage high aspirations.
• Resilient - We persevere through challenges and learn from experiences.
• Equal - We value diversity and ensure everyone feels included and respected.

Together, we create a nurturing, ambitious, and inclusive school community where everyone is encouraged to shine.

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding classroom teacher to work a minimum of 2 days a week who:

• Shares our commitment to Excellence for All and embodies our CARE values.
• Has high expectations for pupils' attainment, behaviour and wellbeing.
• Has a strong understanding of Key Stage 1 pedagogy and is committed to providing nurturing, engaging and ambitious experiences that help every child thrive.
• Enjoys developing positive, nurturing relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Demonstrates resilience, flexibility and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Champions equality and inclusion for every child.
• Can deliver a rich, varied and engaging curriculum that enables every child to achieve success.
• Is highly committed and able to work collaboratively as part of a team to build on the school's continued success.

In return, Deighton Gates Primary School offers:

• Enthusiastic, motivated and well-behaved children who enjoy learning.
• A dedicated team of staff and governors committed to the school's vision and values
• A collaborative and supportive working environment focused on creating a successful, secure, happy, purposeful and stimulating setting for all.
• A child-centred learning environment where every child feels respected, valued and nurtured.
• A strong commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and opportunities for professional growth and career development.

We are looking for colleagues who share our commitment to high standards, teamwork and continuous professional growth. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher or a more experienced practitioner, you will receive support, coaching and development to help you thrive.

Deighton Gates Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references will be required for this post. As part of our recruitment process, online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Visits and Further Information

We warmly welcome prospective candidates to visit our school and experience our vibrant community firsthand. To arrange a visit, please contact the school office on 01937 584359.

For further information about this vacancy, including the application pack, please visit our website: Deighton Gates Primary School - Vacancies

If you have any questions about the role, please contact the Head of School by email at [email protected] .

To apply, please download and complete the application form available on our website and return it by email to [email protected] .

CV's will not be excepted.

Closing Date: 6 th October 2026

Assessment Date: 16 th October 2026

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, 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, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

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.
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