KS1 Teacher
Lift Cottingley
Dulverton Grove, Leeds, LS11 0HU
United Kingdom
Salary: M1-6 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Maternity Cover
Closing date: 17th June
Interview date: TBC
Start date: September 2026
An excellent education for every child, in every classroom, every day
About the role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and ambitious Primary Teacher to join our dedicated team from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented educator who is passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and ensuring every child achieves their full potential. At Cottingley we offer a collaborative environment, high-quality professional development and clear pathways for future development opportunities.
Alongside excellent professional development, we offer opportunities to lead initiatives, contribute to school improvement and build the skills needed for future middle and senior leadership roles.
We are looking for someone who:
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Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
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Has experience of teaching within the primary phases
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Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils.
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Demonstrates a strong understanding of effective teaching, learning and assessment.
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Is committed to raising standards and improving outcomes for every child.
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Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
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Has excellent communication and organisational skills.
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Embraces professional development and is committed to continual improvement.
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Is keen to contribute to the wider life of the school.
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Shows the ambition and potential to take on additional responsibilities and develop into future leadership roles.
About the school:
At Lift Cottingley, we are proud to be a vibrant, ambitious school community with a strong sense of purpose and belonging. We combine high expectations for academic achievement with a deep commitment to inclusion, creativity and play. Our children benefit from a unique and evolving site, including large outdoor spaces, an OPAL play programme, a developing forest area, and a growing range of specialist provisions to ensure every child thrives.
We are incredibly proud of our successes, from exceptional outcomes in reading, writing and maths to our national recognition for oracy, inclusion and sustainability. We are an excellent school, with a culture built on collaboration, professional growth and innovation. Staff here know they will be supported, developed and trusted, with regular coaching, dedicated time to focus on what matters, and the chance to shape whole-school initiatives. Our values – big-hearted, unusually brave, pushing the limits and discovering what’s possible – are lived daily by children and adults alike.
If you want to join a forward-thinking team where your contribution makes a visible difference, and be part of a community that is ambitious for every child, then Lift Cottingley is the place to grow your career.
Who is Lift Schools?
We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 59 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.
We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.
We offer you:
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Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
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Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
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Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
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Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
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.
Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
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Lift Schools is recruiting for Teacher Training placements. Please click here to view the website for further details.
