What skills and experience we're looking for

Post Title: Class Teacher

Required for January 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter

The Governors, staff and pupils at Moldgreen Primary School are looking to recruit a highly skilled, innovative and creative teacher to work in school.

We are looking for someone who:

• is enthusiastic, passionate and creative;
• has considerable experience of teaching and has high expectations for all;
• is passionate about making a difference;
• is dedicated, energetic and proactive;
• demonstrates positive behaviour management and is consistent with all pupils;
• will develop excellent relationships with pupils, staff, governors and the wider community;
• can lead a subject across the school (desirable).

Our school is located just outside Huddersfield town centre and we serve a diverse community. The building was completed in 2005 and we are well resourced. We are proud of our children and the progress they make across school. Moldgreen is an inclusive school where children are always at the centre of what we do.

We would warmly welcome applicants to look around our school and discuss the role, please contact the school office on 01484 226681 or office@moldgreenprimary.co.uk. Visits are scheduled to take place on Monday 17 November at 14:00 and 16:00 and Tuesday 18 November 2025 at 10:30.

All applications must be returned to office@moldgreenprimary.co.uk

Closing date: Thursday 20 November 2025, 12:00

Shortlisting: Thursday 20 November 2025

Interviews: Monday 24 November 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Check via the DBS. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

What the school offers its staff

• Access to employee healthcare through Education Mutual, including counselling, physiotherapy, and lifestyle advice;
• Opportunities for professional development;
• A passionate team and excellent children and families.

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.