Primary Teacher

We are a thriving Trust in South Leeds with 7 current schools, around 3,500 children and nearly 500 staff. We are preparing for further growth and are seeking a Primary Teacher to join our team at this exciting time.

Please be aware that this role is a maternity cover post, but there may be potential for the role to become permanent subject to organisational needs.

Who we are looking for: 

• A strong, ambitious, and intelligent team player who is passionate about education and supporting young people to succeed.

• An innovative, resilient, creative and motivated professional with an uncompromising belief that all children deserve an outstanding education. 

• A well-informed subject expert who is up to date with the latest research developments in their subject with an excellent understanding of curriculum design and effective pedagogical approaches. 

• A respected teacher who sets the highest of standards for student behaviour and focus.  

• An organised, reliable colleague who is committed to working with staff and students to help them achieve. 

This is an exciting time to join a motivated, friendly and mission aligned growing team in a vibrant and successful school community with many opportunities to develop in the future. 

Why Join us:

• Competitive rates of pay

• A comprehensive induction, appraisal and continued professional development program

• Auto enrolment to West Yorkshire Pension Scheme/ Teacher's Pension

• Enhanced occupational benefits such as leave of absence, adoption, maternity & paternity pay

• A range of working patterns dependent on role/ level

• Access to cover pool/flexible day

• Access to Blue Light Card

• Access to Employee Assistance programme including counselling, CBT, physiotherapy and virtual GP

• Trained Mental Health First Aiders on each Academy site

• Wellbeing and Menopause Policy and Groups

• Free onsite parking

• Access to gym facilities on some sites

• Regular wellbeing and social activities

• Generous & supportive leave of absence policy

• Access to a range of discounts

You must be fully committed to optimising the opportunities that are available to children and young people, secure in the knowledge that you will be joining an ambitious, forward-thinking Academy Trust that sets the standards for our family of schools and academies. 

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, and applicants will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure.

This post expects the successful candidate to safeguard the welfare of children and young people and uphold your professional responsibility.

This role is based in the UK. 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. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Cockburn MAT is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.