Class Teacher

Job title and organisation: Class Teacher - Cross Gates Primary School
Salary: MPS/UPS
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Location: Cross Gate Primary School
Closing Date and Time: Thursday 15 October 2026 at 9:00am

Cross Gates Primary School is a welcoming one form entry primary school located in the heart of East Leeds and part of the Leeds East Primary Partnership. We pride ourselves on fostering a warm, inclusive environment where every child and family is valued and supported. Our strong community ethos and family-focused approach create a nurturing space to support pupils to thrive academically, socially and emotionally. At Cross Gates, we are committed to ambition, excellence and continuous development, ensuring our school remains a place where children love to learn and grow. Our vision, Believe, Belong, Achieve underpins everything we do.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced teacher to join our vibrant, inclusive and ambitious school, initially to be placed in Year 3. This post offers an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to progress over time.

The successful candidate will be a highly motivated individual who:

• is an excellent classroom practitioner
• approaches their work with enthusiasm, resilience and creativity
• is able to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and their families
• enjoys the challenge of delivering the highest levels of success for children
• is able to work as part of a team and engage with parents to support children's learning opportunities
• is inclusive and ambitious for all children

In return we can offer the successful candidates

• a thriving and successful good school with the well-being of staff and pupils at the forefront of all decision-making processes
• children who enjoy their creative learning
• a commitment to your professional development
• a commitment to supporting your work life balance
• supportive colleagues, Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body
• collaborative work with our colleagues from four other schools within the Leeds East Primary Partnership

Appointments are made subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure.

Cross Gates Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Application forms and supporting documents can be requested from school, and to arrange a visit, please contact the school Business Manager Donna Schofield on 0113 2645763 or email recruitment@crossgatesprimary.co.uk

Viewings - as requested

Applications Close: Thursday 15th October 2026 at 9am

Interviews: Thursday 22nd October 2026

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, 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, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

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.
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