Primary Teacher required in Leeds!

Maze Recruitment Group are seeking a Primary Teacher for a client school in Leeds. The role is long term to start September 2026 and is full time, Monday to Friday, with possible permanent opportunities for the right candidate, after a qualifying period.

As a Primary Teacher in a Leeds Primary School, you will deliver high-quality teaching and learning across the primary curriculum, create a positive and inclusive classroom environment, manage pupil behaviour, assess and support pupil progress, and collaborate with school staff to support the ethos and objectives of the school.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons in line with the national curriculum and school schemes of work.
• Differentiate teaching and learning to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs / EAL / higher ability.
• Create and maintain a positive, safe, inclusive and productive learning environment, managing behaviour in line with school policy.
• Monitor pupil progress, give effective feedback, record and report on student achievement.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, other teachers, school leaders, parents/carers and external professionals as necessary.
• Maintain professional standards as required, including safeguarding, health & safety, continuous professional development (CPD) and compliance with school policies.
• Adapt quickly to different school settings, including following different school routines, curricula and policies.

The successful candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, ECTs are welcome to apply.
• Recent experience teaching in a primary school setting.
• A minimum of 6 months UK experience teaching in UK schools.
• A thorough knowledge of the UK national curriculum and how to teach it effectively.
• Excellent classroom management skills, with the ability to motivate pupils and maintain high standards of behaviour.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Adaptable, resilient and able to step into varied school contexts.

Working with Maze Recruitment Group:

• We have been working with schools in Yorkshire for over 20 years. We work directly with headteachers and trusts, due to our long-standing relationships.
• We are a recommended DfE Education Recruitment Agency.
• We pay all our staff fairly in line with AWR so your pay will be equal to that of a permanent employee from day one.
• You will have a dedicated education consultant who work on your behalf and offer ongoing support and guidance.
• You will have access to whole range of Accredited CPD free of charge.
• You have access to our Referral Scheme where you can earn up to £200 bonus for each of your friends you refer to us, once they have completed the qualified period.
• You can earn exciting rewards and bonus’ to top up your income.
• You have access to a range of additional services and workshops beyond assistance in your search for employment.

How to apply

You can apply for this role via this advert or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications mentioned above, and all teachers require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

Maze Recruitment Group is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications, we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3-5 days.

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