Vacancies

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The details of the DBS Code of Conduct can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. Applications are welcome from all irrespective of sex, sexuality, gender identity, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.

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 and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

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MATERNITY COVER – PART-TIME TEACHER (0.6) ONE YEAR CONTRACT

Post: Part time teacher (0.6), one year contract to cover maternity leave - Key Stage Two

Contract: Part-time, one year class teacher, job share contract in Key Stage Two, to start Monday 1^st September 2025 until 31st July 2026

Scale: MPR/UPR

Would you like to work in an ‘exceptional, happy and friendly school’ (Ofsted March 2023), where you can inspire our children’s love of learning? Talbot Primary is an outstanding school, and we are looking to appoint an inspirational teacher to join our dedicated, hardworking and friendly team where there is a shared ambition to continue to make our school the best it can be. You will need to be highly motivated and have commitment to meet the needs of all our children.

Our school is a large two form, 3-11 primary based in Roundhay. We have wonderful pupils and a hardworking, committed staff who have helped shape the school into a nurturing and vibrant educational establishment at the heart of the community. We take pride in the fact that our pupils are keen to learn, polite and exemplary in their conduct and interactions.

In return we can offer:

a supportive and friendly team of colleagues;
joint planning, preparation and assessment time with your job-share and/or year group partner;
excellent professional development opportunities;
enthusiastic and engaged children;
a firm commitment to the well-being of our children and staff and
supportive parents and governors.

Applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs are welcomed. This post includes the opportunity to extend the contract to 0.8 from January 2026 to July 2026 for the right candidate.

We would welcome visits to the school on either Tuesday 25^th March at 4.00pm or Friday 28^th March at 2.30pm. Please contact us at recruitment@talbotprimary.net to arrange a visit. Completed applications should be sent by e-mail to recruitment@talbotprimary.net or by post for the attention of Mrs J Manota, School Business Manager, Talbot Primary School, East Moor Road, Leeds, LS8 1AF.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 24^th April, 2025

Shortlisting applications: Friday 25^th April, 2025

Interviews: Thursday 1^st May, 2025

Documents to support application:

MATERNITY COVER – TEACHER - FIXED TERM FULL TIME CONTRACT

Post: Full time teacher, one term fixed term contract to cover maternity leave - Key Stage Two

Contract: Full time to start 1^st September 2025 until 31^st December 2025

Scale: MPR/UPR

Applications from both experienced teachers and ECTs are welcomed. We would welcome visits to the school on either Tuesday 29^th April at 2.30pm or Thursday 1^st May at 4.00pm. Please contact us at recruitment@talbotprimary.net to arrange a visit. Completed applications should be sent by e-mail to recruitment@talbotprimary.net or by post for the attention of Mrs J Manota, School Business Manager, Talbot Primary School, East Moor Road, Leeds, LS8 1AF.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 8^th May, 2025

Shortlisting applications: Friday 9^th May, 2025

Interviews: Friday 16^th May, 2025

Documents to support application:

SEND B3 1:1 TEACHING ASSISTANT

Post: Permanent, 1:1 SEND Teaching Assistant, 31.25 hours per week, term time only

Salary Range: NJC SCP B3 7-11 - £24, 294 -£25, 979 per annum, pro-rata for term-time only

Start date: As soon as possible

Applicants will:

Be outstanding practitioners
Have a passion for inspiring children’s learning
Be willing to contribute positively to promote the values and ethos of our school and in developing relationships with the local community
Be able to support our teachers to achieve excellence
Be committed to continuous self-development

Completed applications should be sent by e-mail to recruitment@talbotprimary.net or by post for the attention of Mrs J Manota, School Business Manager, Talbot Primary School, East Moor Road, Leeds, LS8 1AF.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 24th April, 2025

Interviews: Tuesday 29th April, 2025

Documents to support application:

TEACHING ASSISTANT (PE SPECIALIST)

Post: One year temporary contract, 20 hours per week, term-time only. There is the possibility of additional Level 1 Teaching Assistant hours for the right candidate. Required from: 1^st September 2025

Salary Range: Level 2 B3, SCP 7 – 11, £13.26 – £14.13 per hour

The successful applicant will:

Under the guidance of teaching staff, be confident to coach wide range of different sports/physical activities
Have a passion for inspiring children’s learning
Be willing to contribute positively to promote the values and ethos of our school and in developing relationships with the local community
Be able to support our teachers to achieve excellence
Be reliable and enthusiastic
Be committed to continuous self-development

Closing date for applications: Thursday 15^th May, 2025

Interviews: Thursday 22^nd May, 2025

Documents to support application:

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PLAY LEADER

Post : 10 - 15 hours a week. Working pattern: 07.30 – 09.00 and/or 3.15pm-6.15pm, Monday and Friday

Salary Range: NJC SCP A1 - 2-2 – £23,656 per annum, pro-rata for term-time only

The successful applicant will:

Be enthusiastic individuals who can assist in planning and delivering high quality play and care for our children
Encourage participation within that planning, with the children themselves; and fill that planning with the passion to develop the children’s abilities.
Work as a team to ensure daily site checks and the safety of our children is secured
Evaluate and provide input with the team
Have GCSE grade C+ equivalent/NVQ
Be able to work in a team

Closing date for applications: Monday 21st April, 2025

Interviews: Friday 25th April, 2025

Documents to support application: