Vacancies
Below are vacancies that are currently available at our school.
Under each advert are links to relevant documents including application forms and job descriptions. Alternatively, documents can be requested via email by contacting Mrs Harte in the school office using the email address admin@lwps.org.uk.
Year 3 and 4 Teacher - Maternity Leave cover
Job Title: Year 3 and 4 Class Teacher
Start date: September 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS
Contract: full time - temporary, maternity leave cover until July 2027 or until the return of the post holder.
Lower Wortley Primary School wishes to appoint a committed, caring and highly effective teacher to work in our Lower Key Stage 2 team. This post will involve working closely alongside the other teachers in the year group. We are a friendly and welcoming school that works hard to ensure that children fulfil their potential and prepare for the next stage of learning and life.
Tours of the school are highly encouraged. Please contact the school office on 0113 3230152 to arrange a time to visit.
The successful candidate will:
Be an exemplary classroom practitioner with high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and learning and a clear understanding of the National Curriculum
- Actively contribute to the LKS2 team and play a full role in the whole life of the school including our extra-curricular provision
- Be committed to ensuring that learning is effective for all children, including those with SEND
- Have a clear understanding of how to use different forms of assessment to identify learning needs in order to support the progress of all children
- Be hardworking, organised and able to meet deadlines
- Form good relationships within the team and manage non-teaching staff effectively
- Be able to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and their families
- Show dedication to our curriculum drivers of citizenship, ambition and resilience.
Our school can offer a professional culture that includes:
Respect and Understanding – politeness, consideration and care for all
- Equity – everyone treated fairly according to their needs
- Promotion of Welfare – ensuring physical and mental health, and positive wellbeing
- Collective Responsibility – shared aims and accountability
- Everyone a learner – thoughtful and reflective improvement
If you would like the opportunity to work as part of our teaching team, we look forward to receiving your application.
Any questions about the application process, please contact Mrs C. Harte – Business Manager.
Completed applications should be sent to Mrs C. Harte at admin@lwps.org.uk by 12 midnight on Sunday 31st May 2026.
Interviews will be held on Friday 12th June 2026. If candidates have not received an invitation to interview by Friday 2nd June 2026 then please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure, a comprehensive social media/internet search and suitable references. The successful candidate will also be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service Check.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Use the links below to access documents relevant to this post and return completed applications as detailed above. If you have any questions please contact Mrs C. Harte - business manager.
job description and person specification
schools recruitment equalties monitoring form
Reception Teacher - Maternity Leave cover
Job Title: Reception Class Teacher
Start date: September 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS
Contract: full time - temporary, maternity leave cover until February 2027
Lower Wortley Primary School wishes to appoint a committed, caring and highly effective teacher to work in our Early Years team in the Reception setting. This post will involve working closely alongside another Reception teacher sharing the same classroom space. We are a friendly and welcoming school that works hard to ensure that children fulfil their potential and prepare for the next stage of learning and life.
Tours of the school are highly encouraged. Please contact the school office on 0113 3230152 to arrange a time to visit.
The successful candidate will:
Be an exemplary classroom practitioner with high expectations of pupils’ behaviour and learning and a clear understanding of the Early Years Framework and statutory requirements
- Actively contribute to the EYFS team and play a full role in the whole life of the school including our extra-curricular provision
- Be committed to ensuring that learning is effective for all children, including those with SEND
- Have a clear understanding of how to use different forms of assessment to identify learning needs in order to support the development of all children
- Be hardworking, organised and able to meet deadlines
- Form good relationships within the team and manage non-teaching staff effectively
- Be able to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and their families
- Show dedication to our curriculum drivers of citizenship, ambition and resilience.
Our school can offer a professional culture that includes:
Respect and Understanding – politeness, consideration and care for all
- Equity – everyone treated fairly according to their needs
- Promotion of Welfare – ensuring physical and mental health, and positive wellbeing
- Collective Responsibility – shared aims and accountability
- Everyone a learner – thoughtful and reflective improvement
If you would like the opportunity to work as part of our teaching team, we look forward to receiving your application.
Any questions about the application process, please contact Mrs C. Harte – Business Manager.
Completed applications should be sent to Mrs C. Harte at admin@lwps.org.uk by 12 midnight on Sunday 31st May 2026.
Interviews will be held on Monday 8th June 2026. If candidates have not received an invitation to interview by Tuesday 2nd June 2026 then please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure, a comprehensive social media/internet search and suitable references. The successful candidate will also be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service Check.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Use the links below to access documents relevant to this post and return completed applications as detailed above. If you have any questions please contact Mrs C. Harte - business manager.
job description and person specification