KS2 Class Teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

Scholes (Elmet) Primary School is looking for a full time class teacher to join our school, starting January 2027. The role is temporary in the first instance, ending August 2027. There is a possibility that the contract may be extended after this time, subject to school budgets.

For our children, we're a happy and healthy place to learn. For our staff, we're a happy and healthy place to work

• ‘It’s great to work with such supportive colleagues.’
• ‘I feel valued as a part of the team.’

(Staff survey, 2026)

We're seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher who shares our commitment to the highest standards, where our children can live and learn in a happy and safe environment. We're committed to raising attainment and accelerating progress through effective pedagogy, a comprehensive curriculum and rigour in everything we do.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate they can be a successful member of our happy and healthy team. This includes someone who shows motivation and enthusiasm and great inter-personal skills.

What the school offers its staff

Scholes (Elmet) Primary School is committed to supporting teachers’ wellbeing. For example, our commitment to reducing teacher workload is clear in how we organise

PPA time

this is always alongside colleagues in school, so you'll benefit from lots of support from other experienced teachers in the same phase.

We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and early career teachers (ECTs). We have a strong track record of supporting ECTs. The post involves working closely with other teachers within our school, across the phase and across Sphere Federation (Moortown Primary; Scholes (Elmet) Primary; St James' CE Primary).

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

Further details about the role

For further information and an insight into Scholes (Elmet) Primary, please check out our website, or contact us with any questions.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 10 November, 9am. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 17 November.

In the Personal Statement section, please answer the following four questions in no more than 120 words per question (your answers might but do not necessarily need to relate to teaching teachers only: or working with children):

• 1. Describe a significant achievement and what you did to contribute to this.
• 2. Describe a situation when you got something wrong and what you learned from this.
• 3. Who or what inspires you in terms of working in school, and why?
• teachers only: What would you say is your most essential teaching aid or resource, and why?

4. You should also complete a more general personal statement in no more than 500 words.

We recognise the value of AI tools and understand that applicants might choose to use these in the application. Please note that applications which stand out are those which are personal and allow us to 'get to know you'. Those invited into school for an interview will be asked to complete a short writing task.

Safeguarding

This post involves substantial / some contact with children. Safeguarding is a key requirement and responsibility.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of all children. We expect our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Read our Safeguarding and

Child Protection Policy here

https://www.scholeselmet.leeds.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Safeguarding-and-Child-Protection-Policy-website-version-2026.10.13.pdf

Read our Safer Recruitment Policy, which includes information about recruitment of ex-offenders here: https://www.scholeselmet.leeds.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Safer-recruitment-v2026.03.02.pdf

As part of this and all recruitments, we carry out thorough safeguarding checks. This includes (not an exhaustive list of the recruitment checks):

1. an online search to help identify any incidents or issues which might compromise your professional role

2. obtaining two references, one of which is from the candidate’s current or most recent employer

3. a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for the successful candidate

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria from the Ministry of Justice on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found here. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that are not filtered prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guidance. Please note, under Section 7(1)(a) of the SVGA 2006 (Legislation.gov.uk), it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred in engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Commitment to safeguarding

This post involves substantial contact with children. Safeguarding is a key requirement and responsibility. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of all children. We expect our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this and all recruitments, we carry out thorough safeguarding checks. This includes (not an exhaustive list): 1. an online search to help identify any issues which might compromise your professional role 2. obtaining two references, one of which is from the candidate’s current or most recent employer 3. a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for the successful candidate