Class Teacher

Required from 1 September 2026

Class Teacher

MPR/UPR

32.5 Hours Per Week

Ryecroft Academy is looking to appoint an inspirational Class Teacher to join our team from September 2026. We are seeking a creative and passionate primary practitioner who can deliver engaging and enriching learning experiences for our children.

Our new class teacher will: 

·        Have high expectations of themselves, the people they work with and the children they teach.  

·        Be committed to driving forward pupil progress and achievement.

·        Be an effective and reflective classroom practitioner who is willing to learn and develop whilst sharing expertise to develop others.

·        Demonstrate effective behaviour for learning techniques. 

·        Demonstrate excellent subject knowledge and curriculum expertise.

·        Be well organised and able to work well both as part of a team and independently. 

·        Be cheerful with a positive, 'can-do' attitude.

·        Be able to demonstrate very good interpersonal and communication skills.

Are you an outstanding primary school classroom practitioner who inspires and motivates children? Are you committed to improving the lives of the children you teach?  

If so, we will offer: 

·        Delightful, lively and engaged children.

·        A commitment to your continued professional development and opportunities for responsibility and promotion.

·        A vibrant, creative school committed to consistently improving outcomes.

·        Class sizes which enable you to ensure your pupils prosper and flourish in their learning. 

·        A welcoming and friendly community of committed staff and governors.  

·        A supportive and caring environment. 

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.

• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.

• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

Ryecroft is a thriving, dynamic and happy school and the staff team are wholeheartedly committed to doing the very best that they can for the children in their care.  It is because of the team’s effort expertise and strong moral purpose that families can be confident that children at Ryecroft Academy are safe, cherished, encouraged and brilliantly taught.  Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, we will ensure that our children receive an outstanding education that focuses on aspiration, high expectations and personalisation.  As GORSE and Ryecroft Academy professionals, the values of Diligence, Integrity, Rectitude and Kindness underpin all that we do.

If you would like to know more about our Academy, please visit our website.

How to Apply:

If you are as excited about this role as we are, you can download the Job Description, Person Specification, and Application Form from The GORSE Academies Trust website, request them by email at Recruitment@ryecroft.leeds.sch.uk or call us on 0113 7330129.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications:                                20 April 2026, 9am

Applications should be returned to:                 Recruitment@ryecroft.leeds.sch.uk

Interview date:                                                          Week Commencing 27 April 2026

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.   

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.  

Please note that, as a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teacher vacancies.