The Grammar School at Leeds Hiring for Teacher of primary Job at Leeds, England , UK Full Time

The Grammar School at Leeds are pleased to advertise for the position of teacher of primary. This is a full-time fixed term position available from January 2023 for up to one year to cover a period of maternity leave.

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, particularly in contributing fully to our co-curricular programme;
• 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.

More information about the role and responsibilities are contained in the job description and person specification.

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:

• Training and CPD available including five inset days per academic year
• Enhanced school holidays, approximately 16 weeks non-term time
• 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)
• Staff lunches: three courses for £1 available during school lunchtimes
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, CareFirst, offering telephone counselling and advice or mental health and practical issues, as well as 6-8 counselling face-to-face sessions
• Free car parking available on site
• Onsite gym and swimming pool available for staff use within set times
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work
• Free use of the school bus service (pre-arranged and subject to availability)
• Use of the school’s extensive library facility

Further details of the full staff benefits can be found on the attached benefit sheet.

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

GSaL is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.