Class Teachers

The Head Teacher and Governors are seeking to appoint Class Teachers for Reception, Key Stage One and Key Stage Two.

The successful candidates will be highly motivated individuals who:

• Have shown they are excellent classroom practitioners

• Approach their work with enthusiasm, resilience and creativity

• Enjoy the challenge of delivering the highest levels of success for children

• Are able to work as part of a team and engage with parents to support learning

In return we can offer the successful candidates:

• A thriving and successful school with the well-being of staff and pupils at the forefront


  of all decision making processes 

• A thorough induction process and welcome package

• Shared planning with year group colleagues

• A brand new building with fantastic facilities, complete with extensive free parking and


  strong commuter links

• Individually tailored career development and training opportunities

• Children who have a thirst for learning and a desire to do well which is reflected in the


   support we see from parents

Shakespeare Primary School is a place where children, staff and families thrive.

Established in the heart of the city we have the privilege of serving a culturally rich, diverse community that reflects the dynamic nature of modern Leeds. We pride ourselves on delivering high standards of learning and supporting the aspirations of our whole community.

Both the 'high staff team morale' (Ofsted 2019) and our oversubscribed pupil waiting lists reflect the care, passion and drive our school runs on. As a larger school we have the flexibility of opportunity that enables staff to flourish and advance onto the next stages of their career. 

Shakespeare is a thriving school that needs people with energy, vision, commitment and good humour to ensure it continues to be so.  If you have these qualities, Shakespeare could be just the place for you.  Please see our recruitment brochure for further details of the role.

Visits to school

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed on the following dates;

Friday 27 May 2022 at 3.30pm and Tuesday 7 June 2022 at 4.30pm.

Please contact the Business Manager, Victoria Brinkworth on 0113 535 1000 or email vbrinkworth@shakespeareleeds.org.uk to arrange a visit. 

If you are unable to visit, but are interested in finding out more please contact Victoria to arrange a telephone conversation with our Head Teacher.

How to apply

Please visit the vacancy section on our website,  https://www.shakespeareleeds.org.uk/about-our-school/vacancies/ where information and an application form can be downloaded.

Please submit your typed Leeds City Council application form and covering letter by the closing date on Friday 10 June 2022 at 9am to our Business Manager, Victoria Brinkworth at vbrinkworth@shakespeareleeds.org.uk. 

The role is suitable for Early Career Teachers as well as experienced teachers. 

We will confirm receipt of your application.

We regret that we are unable to accept CVs.

Shakespeare Primary is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. The School is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be made subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly known as a criminal record check) and receipt of two satisfactory references, one being from the successful candidate’s current or previous employer. Schools Policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders