Primary Class Teacher

Primary Class Teacher Leeds, England

The Grammar School at Leeds
Full Time Leeds, England 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description

The Grammar School at Leeds are pleased to advertise for the position of Primary Class Teacher. There are two roles available to start in September 2023. 1x full-time permanent position and 1x maternity cover fixed term until 31/08/2024.

The Grammar School at Leeds primary school welcomes children from 3-11 and is based in its own building on the main school site. We have purpose built facilities, including performance spaces, music rooms, art, food technology and science rooms surrounded by playgrounds and extensive playing fields. We deliver outstanding pastoral and learning opportunities to enable every child to be kind, be brave and grow a little every day, which are our core primary values.

In the primary phase, the national curriculum is not rigidly followed, but is incorporated into the school’s scheme of work. Children are offered a wide range of extracurricular activities including music, sport and drama.

We are looking to appoint someone who:


  • Is a passionate and highly skilled primary practitioner who can foster a love of learning and can challenge, support and motivate all learners;

  • Open to developing both themselves as a professional and the school of which they will be a vital part;

  • Eager to take an interest in wider school life

  • Can work as part of a team and has excellent communication skills with all members of the community;

  • Is able to inspire and embody our primary school values, and go above and beyond in their care of every child.


In return we offer the chance to work with committed, enthusiastic children in facilities unrivalled in the north of England, and as part of a high achieving and professional team. The school was awarded independent secondary school of the decade in 2021 and continues to be a friendly, fun and supportive environment with high investment in pupil and colleague wellbeing, while insisting upon and maintaining high expectations.

More information about the role and responsibilities are contained in the job description and person specification. Please note we cannot offer tours or visits due to the high volume of interest. A tour is provided as part of the interviewing process.

At GSaL we are committed to the professional development of our staff. There are several opportunities for staff to learn and grow including fortnightly teaching and learning breakfasts (whole school), half termly teaching and learning lunches (primary), the annual teaching and learning conference and a range of apprenticeship schemes.

We value our team and offer a wide range of benefits including:


  • Enhanced school holidays, approximately 16 weeks non-term time


  • Significant discount on school fees (permanent positions only)


  • Childcare provided for staff’s children during school INSET days (from the age of 3 up to age 11)


  • Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) as well as an alternative scheme offering 0% employee contribution


  • Training and CPD available including five inset days per academic year


  • Staff lunches: three courses for £1 available during school lunchtimes plus free tea, coffee and hot chocolate machines


  • Access to our 24/7 GP provider, Health hero


  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme well-being app, Vivup, offering telephone counselling, financial and legal advice plus 6-8 face-to-face counselling sessions


  • Staff discounts through multiple providers, including Vivup, discounts for teachers and Extras


  • Beautiful lunch time walking routes around our 100 acre site


  • Onsite gym and swimming pool available for staff use within set times as well as staff classes such as pilates, meditation, kettlebells, spinning and bootcamps


  • Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work


  • Free car parking available on site


  • Use of the school’s extensive library facility


  • Generous leave of absence scheme to support our employees when they need it


  • Opportunity to be involved in extracurricular activities such as the staff pantomime, well-being committee or volunteer for community events


Application is by completion of the online GSaL application form found on our website. Please note, you will be asked to provide copies of any qualifications that you note on your application.

Closing date: Tuesday 9 May 12pm

Interview date: Wednesday 17 May

Primary Class Teacher
The Grammar School at Leeds

www.gsal.org.uk
Leeds, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
201 to 500 Employees
Company - Private
Primary & Secondary Schools
Education
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