TEMPORARY PRIMARY TEACHER ( Reception Class) Thursdays and Fridays 0.4 FTE

Start – 5th January 2026

Main & Upper Pay Scale

We are seeking to appoint an excellent teacher who are committed to our ethos, “Learning Together, Growing Stronger” and have a secure pedagogical knowledge of our golden threads: cognitive education, reading and personal development. The successful candidates will join a thriving team that is dedicated to helping children reach their potential.

Alwoodley Primary School is a vibrant and diverse 2-form entry primary school situated within large grounds in North Leeds. The children are eager to learn and benefit from an enhanced curriculum that develops children’s strengths and interests. Our focus on personal development means that there is a dedicated leadership, class and pastoral that supports the needs of all learners.

We encourage you to arrange a visit to our school so you understand the specific context of our school and the expectations of the roles. To arrange a visit please email m.ryder@alwoodley.net to organise this.

Our new teacher will be someone who:

• Promotes high standards of teaching and learning through outstanding classroom practice.
• Has a passion to ensure that all children reach their potential.
• Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisation skills and is a true team player.
• Will play an active part in the wider part of school. 
• Good understanding of the national curriculum framework.

The successful candidate will have:

• QTS, PGCE, or any other primary teaching qualification.

We can offer you:

·         A school where children are eager to learn.

·         A passionate, positive and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of every decision.

·         An ambitious school with a commitment to CPD.

·         An employee assist programme

Completed applications to be uploaded to the My New Term platform by the closing date.

www.mynewterm.com

Closing Date - Friday 12th December 2025

Interviews - TBC

Recruitment Statement

Our school is 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.

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