Shakespeare Primary is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. The School is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be made subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly known as a criminal record check) and receipt of two satisfactory references, one being from the successful candidate’s current or previous employer. Schools Policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders
Vacancies
At Shakespeare we are proud of our outstanding Staff team who go the extra mile to provide the very best school experience for our children and their families.
If you are interested in working at Shakespeare, all our live vacancies are listed on this page, as well as on TES Jobs, eTeach and the Leeds City Council jobs website.
Please note that for all jobs, a completed and typed Leeds City Council application form must be returned to the school office via post or email. We do not accept CVs.
To get a feel of life at Shakespeare, please take a look at our School Magazine.
Some users may experience difficulties trying to download documents using Internet Explorer. If this is the case, please try again using a different web browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome. Alternatively, paper copies of all documents are available from the School office.
Leadership Vacancies
Teaching Vacancies
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We regret that we are unable to accept CVs.
Shakespeare Primary is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. The School is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be made subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly known as a criminal record check) and receipt of two satisfactory references, one being from the successful candidate’s current or previous employer.
Schools Policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
Learning Support Vacancies
We regret that we are unable to accept CVs.
Shakespeare Primary is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. The School is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be made subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly known as a criminal record check) and receipt of two satisfactory references, one being from the successful candidate’s current or previous employer.
Schools Policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
Office/Operations Vacancies
Shakespeare Primary is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. The School is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be made subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly known as a criminal record check) and receipt of two satisfactory references, one being from the successful candidate’s current or previous employer.
Schools Policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
Lunchtime Supervisor Vacancies
Shakespeare Primary School and Nursery are looking to appoint enthusiastic and caring team players to join our successful lunchtime team:
|
Job title |
Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant |
|
Salary Grade |
A1, scale point 2 |
|
Salary |
£12.65 per hour |
|
Hours |
7.5 hours per week, working 11.30am-1pm daily, Monday to Friday during term time only (38 weeks per year) |
|
Temporary or Permanent contract |
Permanent, subject to the successful completion of a 6 month probationary period |
|
Closing date for applications |
Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 9am |
|
Start date |
As soon as possible |
Please see further details and job description here. Job application forms should be returned to recruitment@shakespeareleeds.org.uk
Please note that all catering roles are now managed by Leeds City Council.
Shakespeare Primary is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. The School is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be made subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly known as a criminal record check) and receipt of two satisfactory references, one being from the successful candidate’s current or previous employer.
Schools Policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
Site Team Vacancies
Shakespeare Primary is committed to equality of opportunity. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. The School is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be made subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check (formerly known as a criminal record check) and receipt of two satisfactory references, one being from the successful candidate’s current or previous employer.
Schools Policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders
We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
Cleaning and Catering
Cleaning and catering staff are employed directly by Leeds City Council. Further details of roles currently available can be found here: https://jobs.leeds.gov.uk/
Some users may experience difficulties trying to download documents using Internet Explorer. If this is the case, please try again using a different web browser such as Mozilla Firefox or Google Chrome. Alternatively, paper copies of all documents are available from the School office.
