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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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CLASS TEACHER FIXED TERM POST TO COVER MATERNITY LEAVE – FULL TIME

Post:  Full time teacher required to cover maternity leave

Contract:  Fixed term from October 2026-until July 2027

Scale:  MPR

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 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. 

Talbot Primary is a successful and very popular primary.  We are committed to providing the highest standards of learning and are proud of our achievements (visit our website www.talbot.leeds.sch.uk  for more information). We promote diversity and we want a work force that represents the population of Leeds.   Applications are welcome from all irrespective of sex, sexuality, gender identity, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.

Talbot Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check as part of our safer recruitment procedures. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available on line.

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.

Your Application

In your personal statement, please highlight:

  • Your key strengths
  • Relevant experience
  • What makes you a great fit for our school
  • How you could make a positive contribution to our wider school community

If you have the skills and ambition to join our team, we would love to hear from you. Applications should be made through My New Term

 

Interested candidates are invited to visit the school on Tuesday 5th May at 4.00pm and Thursday 7th May at 4.00pm. Please contact recruitment@talbotprimary.mlt.co.uk to confirm attendance or if you have any questions relating to this post.

Closing Date for applications:  Monday 18th May, 2026

Shortlisting applications: Tuesday 19th May, 2026

Interviews: Thursday 21st May, 2026