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EYFS KS1 Teacher


Job type:        EYFS/KS1 Teacher - Permanent Contract

Hours:            0.2 FTE

Salary:            M2 - M6 

Start:              September 2026


Are you an excellent Early Years and KS1 practitioner?

Are you a positive and enthusiastic education professional?

We are recruiting for a highly effective and committed teacher who will deliver excellent teaching in EYFS and KS1 . We are a small village primary school so flexibility and the willingness  to lead in at least one  subject area is necessary.

Roecliffe CE Primary School is proud to be part of Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust (LDLT). Should you be successful in your application, LDLT will be your employer. Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust (LDLT) is a Church Trust within the Church of England Diocese of Leeds. It welcomes any school that wants to develop and improve within a culture of mutual sharing and dynamic collaboration. 

The Trust has 13 schools across North and West Yorkshire: Craven, Leeds and Ripon with all schools being within the Primary phase. The Trust has aspirations to grow in these three specific geographies over the next five years and to also establish other clusters where demand dictates. 

LDLT’s dedicated central team has a strong focus on school improvement through collaborative working across peer network groups and other mechanisms to provide a real benefit to schools. 

For more information about Leeds Diocesan Learning Trust, please visit www.LDLT.co.uk 

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for teachers who:

  • Have evidence of excellent teaching which is creative and innovative

  • Can demonstrate consistently strong practice which leads to excellent pupil outcomes

  • Can motivate and inspire children

  • Think ‘outside the box’ and bring innovation to our school

  • Are self-reflective and evaluative, and continuously strive for better 

  • Enjoy learning alongside children in and out of the classroom

  • Can collaborate effectively within our team to deliver a number of whole-school initiatives and to raise standards

  • Are committed to offering extra-curricular provision

  • Have a commitment to their own professional development

What the school offers its staff


The school can offer you:


  • Happy, enthusiastic and well supported children

  • A commitment to raising standards for all our children

  • Support from dedicated, positive and knowledgeable staff with a strong team ethos

  • Pleasant school grounds in a beautiful village setting with ample opportunities for sports and outdoor learning

  • Supportive leadership who welcomes fresh ideas and provides opportunities for professional development

  • A warm, happy church school where we value our community and have a philosophy of kindness and support for each other

  • A school with exciting and attractive learning environments

  • An opportunity to work both within a close-knit team and to develop professionally through collaboration across our trust


Further details about the role

Applications from candidates with experience of successfully leading at least one curriculum subject are particularly welcome.


In your personal statement we are looking for you to highlight your particular strengths and relevant experience that would make you suitable for this post and ways in which you think you could make a positive wider contribution to our school.

We would strongly encourage interested candidates to visit our school and to also visit our website at www.roecliffeschool.co.uk/ for more information about our wonderful school.


If you have the skills and ambition to join our team, we would love to hear from you.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.


● LDLT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

● All staff are required to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and to follow Trust and school safeguarding policies and procedures at all times. 

● The postholder must attend relevant safeguarding training, maintain an up-to-date understanding of child protection responsibilities, and act promptly on any concerns in line with statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education. 

● This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references and appropriate pre-employment safeguarding checks. 

Additional requirements:

  • Two references confirming suitability for the role

  • Commitment to safeguarding

  • Eligibility to work in the UK

  • Able to provide evidence of police checks for any time spent living or working abroad

Closing date: 9am Friday 3rd July 2026

Interviews will be held on Thursday 9th July 2026


We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. 

It is strongly recommended that you visit the school before submitting your application. Please book your visit by calling the office on 01423 322302 or emailing Vicky Harris on office@roecliffeschool.co.uk

Please send completed application forms to office@roecliffeschool.co.uk by 9am Tuesday 23rd May 2023

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact the Head Teacher, Mrs Sarah Daggett at office@roecliffeschool.co.uk or by telephoning 01423 322302.

Application forms can be downloaded from the school website, DFE and NYCC jobs website.











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