Teacher Y5 Maternity Cover in Rothwell

Woodlesford Primary is seeking inspiring and excellent teachers who place children at the heart of practice. The role requires commitment to relational behaviour practice, inclusion, safeguarding, and high standards of teaching to ensure outstanding progress for all learners. The school is an outward facing, supportive community with a rich extra-curricular offer and opportunities to engage with families and the wider community.

Are you passionate about making a difference to children's lives? If you are an excellent teacher who prioritises continuous improvement and works with colleagues to secure success for all learners, Woodlesford Primary could be the right place for you. The school is located in the village of Woodlesford on the outskirts of Rothwell, with access to transport links and well-resourced outdoor provision for all children.

• Inspire and foster engaging learning while maintaining high standards and ensuring outstanding progress for all learners.
• Demonstrate high expectations of themselves, their teaching, and the children they teach.
• Commit to children’s welfare and safeguarding, and understand that safeguarding is the responsibility of every member of staff.
• Support and practise relational behaviour approaches.
• Provide inclusive practice with appropriate scaffolds so all learners feel successful.
• Engage with internal and external collaboration and be outward facing.
• Work effectively as part of a team and evidence collaboration with colleagues.
• Meet the Teacher Standards in full.
• Lead a curriculum subject with passion, extending learning beyond the national curriculum where appropriate.
• Be actively engaged with the wider life of the school and participate in the extracurricular offer, clubs and events.
• Take ownership of personal development, evidence self-improvement, and apply research and training in practice.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff, volunteers and trustees share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to checks (where relevant): Childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Medical, Online and social media, Prohibition from teaching, Right to work, Satisfactory references, Suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. In line with KCSiE 2024, we may conduct an online search as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates, which may identify matters to explore at interview.

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

• Well-behaved and engaged pupils with a passion for learning.
• Parents who are interested in their child’s education and will work with you to secure excellent outcomes.
• A supportive leadership and staff team.
• Dedicated time for PPA with colleagues and timetabled subject leadership time.
• An outward facing school that works with schools locally and beyond to secure excellence.
• A strong commitment to professional development with high-quality CPD opportunities.
• Access to the LCC employee benefit programme.
• ECT programme with experienced mentors (if applicable).

The role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states candidates must evidence the right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or with a valid work visa.

Are you ready to apply? If you’re excited by the prospect of contributing to Woodlesford Primary and the local community, please submit your application.