Year 2 Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Job title and organisation: Year 2 Teacher - Great Preston CE (VC) Primary School
Salary: MPS 1 - 6
Hours: Full time, Term time only
Contract: Maternity Cover
Location: Great Preston CE (VC) Primary School, Preston Lane, Great Preston, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8AR
Closing Date and Time: Monday 19th October 2026

Great Preston CE (VC) Primary School is a GOOD school. We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled teacher to work in our Year 2 class (maternity cover), starting in January 2027.

We are a fun and dynamic staff who care deeply for all of our children and families. We expect very high standards, but give so much back in support, professional development and care.

The successful candidate will share our drive and have a passion and commitment to ensuring that all of our pupils achieve their true potential.

If you are a highly motivated teacher with the following skills and attributes, we would welcome an application. We are looking for an applicant who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner and has a passion for delivering outstanding, fun and 'sticky' learning
• Has high expectations of children's achievement and behaviour
• Is innovative and creative
• Has a passion for educating children and has a 'can do' attitude
• Is enthusiastic and organised
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and has the ability to work collaboratively with children, parents and staff.

Great Preston CE (VC) Primary School can offer you:

• A friendly and welcoming school where everyone is valued
• Motivated and enthusiastic children who are a pleasure to teach
• A supportive and dedicated Leadership Team and driven Governing Board
• Dedicated staff who are hardworking and passionate towards their roles and responsibilities
• Great CPD opportunities

IF SO, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH FOR A CHAT.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 22nd October 2026. Should you have any questions regarding the position, please address these to Mrs Val Law by email: val.law@gpprimary.co.uk

If you would like to arrange a visit to school, please make an appointment with our office team on 0113 232 0034.

To apply for this job, please visit our website on Great Preston VC C of E Primary School and Nursery - Staff Vacancies where you will find all relevant documentation (job description, person specification, application form).

Application forms should be returned before the closing date to the Headteacher, Mrs Val Law, by email: val.law@gpprimary.co.uk

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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