Primary Class Teacher x2

• Salary: £34,100 - £49,164 full-time equivalent (dependent on experience)+ a great culture and amazing benefits
• Contract: full time - 1x permanent 1x fixed term (1 year)
• Start date: Friday 30 August (new starter induction day)

The Grammar School at Leeds is excited to announce openings for two Primary Class Teacher positions starting in September 2024. We are offering one full-time permanent role and one fixed-term position which will end on 31 August 2025. When applying, please indicate whether you are interested in a specific position or if you are open to considering both opportunities.

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.

The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) is one of the leading schools in the north and traces its history back to 1552. In the last five years GSAL Senior School has twice been named North Independent School of the Year, and North Independent School of the Decade in the Sunday Times Parent Power League Table. The school aims to inspire all members of our community and to instill values of responsibility, respect and resilience in all of our pupils.  

Why GSAL?

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) 
• Significant discount on school fees  
• Childcare provided for staff’s children during school INSET days (from the age of 3 up to age 11) 
• DC pension scheme with 0% employee contribution and 21% employer contribution plus 4x basic salary life insurance (further details in the attached document)
• 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  

How to Apply:  

Complete the online GSAL application form. Please be prepared to provide copies of any qualifications mentioned in your application. For any enquiries about the vacancy, feel free to contact vacancies@gsal.org.uk 

More information about the role and responsibilities are contained in the job description and person specification attached in the documents section on our website advert.

If you would like to visit the school a time can be arranged on Friday 19 April or Monday 22 April. Please email vacancies@gsal.org.uk with your availability on these days.

The closing date for applications is: Wednesday 24 April at 12pm

Interview date: Longlist Monday 29th April and short list Friday 3rd May