Organisation
Schools
Directorate
Primary Schools
Service Area
St Thomas CE Primary School
Hours
Full time
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Huddersfield and surrounding areas
Position type
Temporary
Length of contract
To cover Maternity Leave
Grade
MPS/UPS- this role would also be suitable for an ECT.
Salary
MPS/UPS- this role would also be suitable for an ECT.
Advert Wording
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of St Thomas CE Primary School.
Start Date:
3rd November 2025 or as soon after.
St Thomas CE Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive school. Committed to providing high quality learning experiences for all our students. We are proud to be part of the Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust, and this marks an exciting new chapter in our journey. As we grow and develop within the Trust, we are committed to investing in our staff through ongoing professional development, training opportunities, and a culture of collaboration and care.
With a strong focus on academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement, we strive to nurture confident, resilient and well-rounded individuals who are prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world.
The Role:
As a teacher in our one of our Reception classes at St Thomas CE Primary School, you will play a vital role in nurturing our youngest learners as they begin their educational journey. Working within a wonderfully supportive and dedicated Early Years team, you will create a warm, engaging, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued, and inspired to explore and grow. You will plan and deliver rich, play-based learning experiences that support early development across all areas of the EYFS curriculum, while fostering curiosity, independence, and a love of learning. Collaborating closely with colleagues, families, and external professionals, you will help lay the foundations for lifelong learning and contribute to the vibrant and caring ethos of our school community.
We Are Seeking Applicants Who Are
* Confident teachers who demonstrate high expectations of both children's achievement and behaviour for all.
* Able to positively promote inclusion and have high expectations for all children.
* Caring and approachable with excellent communication skills and a positive working attitude.
* Passionate about learning and have a desire to share good practice within a team as part of their professional development.
* Able to work creatively using our exciting and engaging curriculum as a starting point.
* Committed to the safeguarding, welfare and care of our children.
* A full job description, person specification are available to download.
St Thomas CE Primary School reserves the right to close the advert early.
Safeguarding Statement
St Thomas CE Primary School are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. We expect all candidates to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and relevant identity, qualification and disqualification by association checks before a formal offer is made, contracting is undertaken and induction commences within our school. For further details about safeguarding please visit our website.
Further Information About The Job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
* Childcare disqualification
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
* Medical
* Online and social media
* Prohibition from teaching
* Right to work
* Satisfactory references
* Suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed- Please call the office on
To apply, complete the application form attached or please find the job details on the school website-
Completed Applications Should Be Emailed To
Completed application forms should be returned by email by 4pm on the 10th October 2025.
Closing date
10 October 2025, 4:00 PM
Important Information
Job Profile/description
Additional document 2