Class 1 Teacher (maternity cover)
England Lane Academy, Knottingley, West Yorkshire, WF11 0JAThis job expired on 12 December 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
5 January 2026
Closing date
12 December 2025 at 9am
Date listed
2 December 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday. 29 hours a week.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 13 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- 32916.00
What skills and experience we're looking for
Graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (A/C) • Knowledge of current educational practice and issues in primary (A/I) • An excellent classroom practitioner (I/R) • Knowledge of the provisions of national strategies, i.e., Literacy, Numeracy, and ICT (A/I) • Effective use of ICT to support learning (A/I) • Any statutory curriculum requirements and the requirements for assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ attainment and progress (A/I) • Knowledge of the new Professional Teaching Standards (A/I) • Ability to teach in the Primary phase (A/I/R) • High level of written, oral and communication skills (A/I) • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences (A/I/R) • High level of organisational and planning skills (A/I/R) Last updated: 31.03.2022 • Evidence of sharing in and contributing to the corporate life of the academy (A/I/R) • Work effectively as part of a team, relating well to colleagues, pupils, and parents (A/I/R) • Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils (A/I) • Evidence of continuing professional development (A/I) • Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships in your own classroom through team working and mutual support (A/I/R) • Devolving responsibilities and delegating tasks where appropriate (A/I) • Commitment to an involvement in extra-curricular activities (A/I) Desirable • Knowledge of all phases of primary education (A/I) • The implications of the Code of Practice for Special Educational Needs for teaching and learning (A/I) • Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislation (A/I) • Able to offer expertise in a specific subject or area (A/I/R) Key: C – Certificate; A – Application Form; I – Interview; R - Reference.
What the school offers its staff
England Lane Academy is a high performing school with a highly inclusive ethos. We believe that, through the pursuit of excellence, every child can achieve great things. Our curriculum is designed to promote learning which is active, engaging and personalised. We view the teaching and learning process as a partnership between the school, pupils and their parents
As a school we place great importance on the development of each and every child both academically and socially and emotionally. We aim to provide a wide range of learning experiences both within the classroom and beyond which will promote a life long love of learning and enable our children to become independent, forward thinking and socially responsible citizens of the future
As a forward thinking organisation, we willingly embrace change and constantly strive to develop innovative practice. This is supported by our strong commitment to collaborative working with other academies in the partnership and beyond.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
THE DESIGNATED SENIOR MEMBER OF STAFF WITHIN THIS ACADEMY IS: Casey Milton.
England Lane Academy fully recognises the contribution it makes to Child
Protection and the safeguarding of all children/pupils. Ensuring risks to children/pupils at our Academy are minimised will enable them to achieve, be happy and safe. Every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About England Lane Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 227 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- England Lane Academy website
- Email address
- gravesc2@elacademy.org.uk
Our aim is to give you information and a taster of life at our academy. We are always keen to welcome visitors to our school so please contact us if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information. A free paper copy of any of the information on our website can be provided on request. Our vision for England Lane School is for a school where everyone works together within a positive, calm and caring environment which demonstrates high standards of behaviour and mutual respect. We believe that our children need to leave us with well developed personal and social skills, independence, high self motivation, healthy lifestyles, strong self belief and secure basic skills in literacy and numeracy. At all stages, we will promote these core aspects with parents, carers and the wider community.
Arranging a visit to England Lane Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email gravesc2@elacademy.org.uk.
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