Staff Vacancies

Kerr Mackie is a large and thriving primary school in the Roundhay area of Leeds. We are incredibly proud of our diverse community and welcome pupils from a wide range of backgrounds.  Our creative curriculum and teaching approaches, together with the vibrant learning environments, enthuse, engage and motivate our children.    

We currently have the following vacancies and are looking for enthusiastic, creative and committed individuals to join our amazing staff team.

In return we will offer:

• A supportive staff team who are committed to ensuring that every child reaches their potential
• A vibrant and welcoming environment
• Enthusiastic and well behaved children
• Professional development opportunities

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.

Online searches will be conducted on successful applicants.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

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Role: Site Superintendent x 2 (1 x Morning and 1 x Afternoon)

Pay scale: B1 pt 4 (13.05 hourly rate)

Contract: Permanent (Starting 1st September 2026)

Working Hours: Part time

Morning role - Monday to Friday 7.00 am - 1.00 pm (27.5 hours per week)

Afternoon role - Monday to Friday 12.15pm - 6.15 pm (27.5 hours per week)

We are seeking to appoint two Site Superintendents to start 1^st September 2026. One working mornings and one working afternoons.

 One working mornings 7am – 1pm (27.5 hours per week)

One working afternoons 12:15pm – 6:15pm (27.5 hours per week)

Experience in working in a school in a similar role is desirable.

 The successful candidates will:

• Under the instruction/guidance of appropriate senior staff provide maintenance and security services on school sites and premises
• Be committed to supporting the school with health & safety commitments, cleaning and maintenance duties and compliance.  
• Have high expectations of themselves and the children.
• Be a confident and successful team player.
• Be able to form excellent relationships with children, staff and families
• Have a sense of fun, enthusiasm, initiative and drive.

If you are committed, community-minded and ready for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Wednesday 17th June 2026

Shortlisting: Wednesday 17th June 2026

Interview date: Week commencing 29th June 2026

Role: Level 1 TA with SEMH focus

Pay scale: A1/B1 £12.65-£13.47 hourly rate

Contract: Fixed-term contract until 31/08/2027

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm (32.25 hours per week)

We are seeking to appoint a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our team. Duties will include supporting the class teacher with teaching & learning, SEMH support for pupil(s), carrying out interventions and any other related duties.

The successful candidate will:

• Support pupils’ personal, social, health and welfare needs, including implementing individual programmes.

• Ensure pupils’ safety, wellbeing and full access to learning throughout the school day.

• Provide supervision during lessons and at key times, including lunchtimes and before/after school.

• Work closely with pupils with SEMH, delivering targeted 1:1 and small group support.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils, staff and families, acting as a strong role model.

• Promote inclusion, high standards of behaviour and a culture of respect and acceptance.

• Communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and contribute positively to the school community.

• Demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative and high expectations, working both independently and as part of a committed team.

If you are committed, community-minded and ready for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Wednesday 03 June 2026

Shortlisting: Wednesday 03 June 2026

Interview date: Thursday 04 June 2026