Year 3 Class Teacher

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Welcome to Clapgate Primary School

Clapgate is a popular school. Academic standards are high, and children make excellent progress. We are also recognised for our caring and nurturing approach and for the amazing range of opportunities we provide around children’s personal development. All visitors to school comment on the energy, warmth and vibrancy of our school. Our curriculum is rich, carefully sequenced and ambitious. Our school golden threads are carefully woven through our curriculum and creativity remains at the heart of what we offer. We are especially proud of the outdoor learning opportunities we provide and our high-quality arts provision. Our children are happy, motivated and enthusiastic.

Job Vacancy: Class Teacher for Year 3

Location: Clapgate Primary School

Contract: Full Time - Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

Pay Grade: MPS/UPS

ECTs Accepted: Yes

Start Date: 1 February 2027

Reports To: Phase Leader / Senior Leadership Team

Enhanced DBS Check Required: Yes

Important contract information

This is a fixed-term appointment to provide cover during the substantive postholder’s maternity leave. The appointment is expected to continue for the duration of that absence, subject to the substantive postholder’s return to work and the contractual notice provisions.

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About the Role

We are looking for a committed and inspiring Key Stage 2 Teacher to join our amazing team at Clapgate. In this role, you will play a key role in creating a purposeful, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for our pupils. You will lead engaging and ambitious lessons, support children’s individual learning needs, and help nurture their social, emotional, and academic development as they prepare for the next stage of their education.

This position is perfect for a teacher who is dedicated, enthusiastic, and passionate about supporting children to achieve their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.

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The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for somebody who is…

•Full of energy, vision and enthusiasm

• Creative, enthusiastic and committed to supporting children’s learning, communication and development

• Confident in the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum, with a secure understanding of how pupils learn and progress

• Skilled in planning, engaging and challenging learning that promotes independence and brings learning to life

• Able to adapt teaching effectively to enable, support and extend all learners, ensuring strong progress for every child

• Committed to supporting pupils from lower starting points to make accelerated progress

• Reflective and responsive, using assessment to identify misconceptions and move learning forward

• Effective in creating a calm, purposeful and inclusive classroom environment with high expectations for behaviour

• Passionate about promoting high-quality oracy across the curriculum

• Creative and proactive, with a flexible approach to teaching and learning

• Committed to outdoor learning, including providing opportunities for children to learn alongside and care for our school animals

• A strong team player who contributes positively to the wider school community and works collaboratively with colleagues

• Dedicated to ongoing professional development and continually improving practice

Why Join Clapgate Primary School?

At Clapgate, we value the vital role our teachers play in helping pupils grow into confident, independent learners. Our recent Ofsted inspection (July 2024) praised our outstanding personal development and Early Years provision, highlighting our warm, welcoming community and our ambitious expectations for every child, including those with SEND. As part of our team, you will join a school that prioritises high-quality teaching, strong relationships, and a commitment to ensuring every pupil flourishes.

Our latest Ofsted report (July 2024) made the following comments:

‘Everyone is welcome and made to feel special at Clapgate Primary School’

‘Pupils celebrate and value each other and the adults who work with them’

‘Adults have the highest ambition for every pupil including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)’

‘The school has created a harmonious atmosphere where pupils behave consistently well’

‘The school has successfully created a culture of care, compassion and high expectation’’

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We Can Offer...

• A happy, motivated, and friendly staff team

• Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn

• A vibrant, creative atmosphere that celebrates innovation

• Supportive senior leadership committed to raising standards and improving children’s lives

• A rich, creative curriculum with distinctive golden threads

• Outstanding school grounds, including vast playing fields, a nature area, campfire circle, animals, and allotments

• Our much-loved therapy dog, Rufus

• A dedicated art room to support creative learning

• A clear and consistent approach to behaviour, supported by our therapeutic team

• A strong respect for work–life balance

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Application Information

• Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 6th November 2026

• Interviews: Thursday 12th November 2026

Visits to our school are strongly encouraged and welcomed. Please contact the school to arrange an appointment.

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Safeguarding and Equality

Clapgate Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all children, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts at the school are classed as regulated activity and therefore require an Enhanced DBS check with a barred list check.

If shortlisted, applicants will be asked to disclose relevant information regarding their criminal history, and an online search will be conducted using only publicly available information.

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 through another relevant visa route. If you do not currently have the right to work in the UK and the role is not eligible for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the criteria to apply.

We welcome applications from all groups and particularly encourage those from underrepresented backgrounds, including ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, and religion. We value diversity and aim for a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Appointments are subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

If you are ready to make a positive impact and join a school where every member is valued, apply now to become part of the Clapgate Primary School team!

Safeguarding Statement

Clapgate Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to a satisfactory DBS, satisfactory references and medical clearance.