Teacher of Basic Skills (based at Footsteps) at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy in Leeds

Teacher of Basic Skills at Footsteps (A satellite provision of Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy)

Job Reference #: EDV/2026/CLCA/97582

Location: Ring Road, Middleton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 4AX

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE)

Closing Date: 9:00am, Mon 19th Oct, 2026

Start Date: January 2027

Positions Available: 1

Suitable for ECTs

About This Role

Teacher of Basic Skills at Footsteps (A satellite provision of Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy)

Who We Are Looking For

• A strong, ambitious, and intelligent team player who is passionate about their subject and in supporting young people to enjoy and succeed through the study of Basic Skills.
• An innovative, resilient, creative and motivated professional with an uncompromising belief that all children deserve an outstanding education.
• A well-informed subject expert who is up to date with the latest research developments in their subject with an excellent understanding of curriculum design and effective pedagogical approaches.
• A respected teacher who sets the highest of standards for student behaviour and focus.
• An organised, reliable colleague who is committed to working with staff and students to help them achieve.

This is an exciting time to join a motivated, friendly and mission aligned growing team in a vibrant and successful school community with many opportunities to develop in the future.

Why Join Us

• Competitive rates of pay
• A comprehensive induction, appraisal and continued professional development program
• Auto enrolment to West Yorkshire Pension Scheme/ Teachers Pension
• Enhanced occupational benefits such as leave of absence, adoption, maternity & paternity pay
• A range of working patterns dependent on role/ level
• Access to cover pool/Flexible day
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Access to Employee Assistance programme including counselling, CBT, physiotherapy and virtual GP
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders on each Academy site
• Wellbeing and Menopause Policy and Groups
• Free Onsite parking
• Access to gym facilities on some sites
• Regular wellbeing and social activities
• Generous & supportive leave of absence policy
• Access to a range of discounts

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, and applicants will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

This post expects the successful candidate to safeguard the welfare of children and young people and uphold your professional responsibility.

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, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Cockburn Multi-Academy Trust is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.

Safeguarding Statement

Cockburn Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Cockburn Multi Academy Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Related Documents

• CMAT Benefits Poster.pdf
• CMAT Overview For Candidates.pdf
• Cockburn-MAT-Privacy-Notice-fo...pdf
• Recruitment Booklet - Teacher ...pdf

Contact Details

Rebecca Evans

0113 487 2387

recruitment@cockburnmat.org

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