Class Teacher (Temporary Maternity Cover)

Little London Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Class Teacher. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy with the successful candidate being responsible for teaching and inspiring pupils to achieve their potential across a range of exciting and evolving subjects. This opportunity is open to ECTs.

The ideal applicant will have:

Either:

• Successful placement(s), teaching (applicants currently in training)
• or:
• Successful record of teaching including very good exam results (applicants who already have gained QTS)
• A detailed knowledge of current developments in education including the use of the Pupil Premium.
• The ability to put vision into practice.

What we offer you: 

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership to a local government pension scheme.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

Little London Academy formally joined The GORSE Academies Trust in February 2024. We are really proud of our Academy and the community we serve. Ours is a happy school in which our pupils are encouraged to become considerate and responsible members of society. Above all, we want our pupils to enjoy their days at school and to know the joys of learning, perseverance and challenge.

We want our parents, carers and employees to trust us as we work together to make sure every child has the opportunity to achieve their potential - because every child matters. We value the religions, traditions and backgrounds of all our pupils and are proud to have over 70 languages spoken in our school.

If you would like to know more about our Academy, please visit our website at www.littlelondonprimary.co.uk.

How to Apply:

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, a Job Description/Person Specification and application form are available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to lisa.parchment@littlelondon.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 0113 244 2457.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications:                  16 December 2024 (9am)

Interviews will take place:                        19 December 2024

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.   

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 for this position.