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SalaryClass Teacher
Post Title
Class teacher
Location Asquith Primary School, Horsfall Street, Morley, Leeds, LS27 9QY
Grade MPS 1 to 6
Hours Full time
Contract Fixed Term September 2024 until August 2025 (in the first instance)
Start Date September 2024
Are you passionate about changing the life chances of young people?
Asquith Primary School is a forward-thinking, vibrant and inclusive 2-form entry Primary School. We pride ourselves on being a school that offers our pupils a well-rounded and truly enjoyable education, and place great emphasis on giving our children a wide range of opportunities in the arts, music, outdoor learning and sport. We were judged as ‘Good’ (Ofsted May 2019) and we are looking for an inspiring and dynamic Class Teacher to join our fantastic team. So, if you are an ambitious, talented and highly motivated teacher with a passion for ensuring children learn and achieve, and if you work hard and have the drive and energy to make a difference to children’s lives and their learning, then Asquith Primary School could be the school for you!
We are a large two-form entry school, with an additional 52 place nursery. We offer excellent facilities: two large buildings; several shared working areas; a library; well-equipped classrooms; and well-maintained outdoor play areas including a large field to enable our children to explore, develop and nurture their talents and interests as they progress through our school.
The successful candidate will:
- be hardworking, enthusiastic and highly motivated
- be an excellent classroom practitioner who is inspirational in their teaching and involves the children as active learners
- be experienced at teaching across the primary phase.
- have high expectations and show commitment to raising standards
- be committed to working as part of a team to make a difference to our pupils’ lives
All applicants must be happy to play a full part in the life of our school, including committing to after-school club opportunities
In return, we can offer:
- a friendly, welcoming school
- a supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
- a great team of dedicated and committed staff
- a commitment to your professional development
- valuable experience for someone seeking to aspire to a leadership position in the future
Closing date: Monday 25th March (9am)
Interviews: Week beginning 25th March
Your interview day is a mutual process aligned to helping you to decide if Asquith Primary School is the place to advance your career; we aim to make it as supportive as possible. Should you have any questions, please address these to Catherine Boddy, our School Business Manager, at admin@asquithprimary.org
Catherine Boddy will be happy to discuss your specific requirements and to answer any questions that you may have. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the school before applying. Please contact Catherine Boddy on 0113 307 5550 to make an appointment.
To request an application pack, please email recruitment@asquithprimary.org
Completed application forms should be returned by email to Catherine Boddy, School Business Manager at recruitment@asquithprimary.org
Policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders
Asquith Primary is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility. As part of the recruitment process, an enhanced DBS check is required for the successful candidate, this process is completed by an online third-party company. The position is also subject to two satisfactory references.
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.
