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Heckmondwike Primary Academy, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire, WF16 0AN

This job expired on 23 February 2026 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 February 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 16.25 hrs a week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 6/7 months
• Pay scale: MPR/UPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Graduate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Knowledge of current educational practice and issues in primary
• An excellent classroom practitioner
• Knowledge of the provisions of national strategies, i.e., Literacy, Numeracy, and ICT
• Effective use of ICT to support learning
• Statutory curriculum requirements and requirements for assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ attainment and progress)
• Knowledge of the current professional teaching standards
• Experience of teaching in a Primary phase
• High level of written, oral and communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences
• High level of organisational and planning skills
• Evidence of sharing in and contributing to the corporate life of the academy
• Work effectively as part of a team, relating well to colleagues, pupils, and parents
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to equality of opportunity for all pupils
• Ability to investigate, solve problems and make decisions
• Able to use own initiative and motivate others
• Ability to relate to and empathise with pupils and to develop trusting and respectful relationships with them
• Respect for confidentiality of information concerning individual pupils and ability to use discretion in circumstances of disclosure
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships in your own classroom through team working and mutual support
• Devolving responsibilities and delegating tasks where appropriate
• Commitment to an involvement in extra-curricular activities

What the school offers its staff

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on yourFinancial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing.

Financial Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme*
• Access to an extensive discounts platform

Physical Wellbeing:

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household
• Gym & fitness discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free annual flu jab

Mental Wellbeing:

• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Menopause Support Service
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

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About Heckmondwike Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 435 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: sylvesterc1@heckmondwikepa.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heckmondwike-primary-school-heckmondwike

Arranging a visit to Heckmondwike Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sylvesterc1@heckmondwikepa.org.uk.

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