Position: Early Years Practitioner
Location: Middleton Park Avenue, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 4HU
Contract type: Fixed Term until 31/08/2027, Full‑Time 32.5 hours per week.
Start Date: September 2026. Salary: £21,605 per annum (C1, SCP12 £28,598 per annum FTE).
Who We Are Looking For
* A strong, ambitious, and intelligent team player who is passionate about supporting young people to enjoy and succeed through their learning journey at Cockburn Multi‑Academy Trust.
* An innovative, resilient, creative and motivated professional with an uncompromising belief that all children deserve an outstanding education.
* An organised, reliable colleague who is committed to working with staff and students to help them achieve.
Why Join Us
* Competitive rates of pay
* A comprehensive induction, appraisal and continued professional development programme
* Auto enrolment to West Yorkshire Pension Scheme / Teacher’s Pension
* Enhanced occupational benefits such as leave of absence, adoption, maternity & paternity pay
* A range of working patterns dependent on role / level
* Access to cover pool / flexible day
* Access to Blue Light Card
* Access to Employee Assistance programme including counselling, CBT, physiotherapy and virtual GP
* Trained Mental Health First Aiders on each Academy site
* Wellbeing and Menopause Policy and Groups
* Free onsite parking
* Access to gym facilities on some sites
* Regular wellbeing and social activities
* Generous & supportive leave of absence policy
* Access to a range of discounts
The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, and applicants will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure. This post expects the successful candidate to safeguard the welfare of children and young people and uphold professional responsibility. 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. Cockburn MAT is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
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