Job description
We are looking for someone with a great attitude: warm, reflective, hard-working and keen to make a positive difference.
A strong passion for learning and a commitment to striving for excellence in classroom practice.
The ability to work effectively within, and contribute positively to, our staff team, building strong partnerships with children and parents.
High personal standards of professionalism, alongside high expectations for pupils’ learning and behaviour.
A commitment to supporting and embodying the Highfield vision of a fully inclusive education, where every individual child is valued and supported to unlock their full potential.
The ability to read and respond to pupils' needs, adapting support and teaching so every child can make progress.
A commitment to supporting pupils’ social, emotional and moral development, including through the delivery of targeted interventions.
The ability to plan and teach high-quality small-group and whole-class sessions, respond to the needs of individual pupils and use assessment to inform next steps.
Holds HLTA status (or equivalent)
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Highfield Primary School
Community school · Primary · Ages 4–11
- Pupils
- 421
- Avg teacher salary
- £46,029
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 23.8:1
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Leeds, Leeds, LS17 8DJ
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- Contract
- Fixed term or temporary
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 9 June 2026
- Closing date
- 22 June 2026
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