Class Teacher

Required to start: September 2025

Class Teacher

MPR/UPR

Contract: Full time

Richmond Hill Academy are seeking to recruit a KS2 Class Teacher. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching and inspiring students to achieve their potential across a range of exciting and evolving subjects. This opportunity is open to both ECTs and Experienced Teachers.

The ideal applicant will have:

Either:

• A 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.

• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

“Exceptional leadership at all levels has brought about considerable improvement for the opportunities and experiences of pupils in the school.” (Ofsted, March 2022).

Richmond Hill Academy is a larger than average 'Good' school with many areas of our work graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted. The transformation of our school has been possible due to the exceptional skill and commitment of our staff members and the support of The GORSE Academies Trust and our whole community. Richmond Hill Academy is a school where ‘’staff are happy, feel listened to and are well trained’’. As one teacher described to an inspector “I walk out of school happy every day’’

We are looking for professionals who want to join our remarkable team, be part of the next chapter of our academy and work with children whose respect for one another and their community is ‘’breathtaking’’.

As a school, we can offer you the following benefits:

• Fantastic children, ready and eager to learn and grow.

• Supportive working environments where your talents will be valued and nurtured through our bespoke CPD offer.

• Committed and passionate teams that champion the best outcomes for children.

• Opportunity to be at the cutting edge of educational development.

Candidates are also encouraged to visit the academy to look around, see how to apply for full contact details.

The available dates to book a recruitment look around are:

• Wednesday 4 June 2025 at 4pm

• Wednesday 11 June at 4pm

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

Closing date for applications: 12 June 2025 (3pm).

Interviews will take place: 18 June 2025

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.