Exemplary KS1 Teacher/YG Lead +Teaching & Learning Lead

Boothroyd Primary Academy, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3QE

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  9 March 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  9 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS + TLR2
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS + TLR2

Exemplary KS1 Teacher/YG Lead +Teaching & Learning Lead job summary

Exemplary KS1 teacher/Year Group Leader with responsibility for Teaching and Learning across KS1

Do you want to work in a school where staff are valued and enjoy coming to work?

Are you an exemplary KS1 practitioner or have experience of delivering high quality lessons in KS1?

Are you ambitious, positive, energetic and willing to learn?

Do you have leadership experience or are still early in your career and want to develop into an amazing leader?

Do you have a passion for teaching and learning and pedagogy?

Do you want to lead on teaching and learning as part of a wider team?

Is teaching your passion?

If the answer to the above is yes, then please read on.

We want YOU to be a part of our team at Boothroyd Primary Academy to shape teaching and learning through a clear and consistent approach to pedagogy.

We are incredibly proud of our school and our community, where we have the privilege to support, nurture and educate approximately 600 wonderful children aged 3-11, from a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds.

Our vision is for Boothroyd to be the heartbeat of the community, where we empower all, so we all shine brightly. We collectively contribute to a positive culture and learning environment that enables everyone to thrive and be the best version of themselves, by living out our school values of Honesty, Excellence, Aspiration, Respect and Teamwork. We believe in nurturing every child's potential and fostering a supportive learning environment where every pupil can thrive. You will play a crucial role in empowering our pupils to overcome challenges, develop essential life skills, and achieve their full potential.

Teacher Key Responsibilities:

Be an excellent classroom teacher who is able to promote and model excellent primary practice.

Be dynamic, innovative, and able to bring exciting ideas to our school and will have a clear awareness of effective pedagogical approaches and how to implement them effectively in the classroom.

Be hard working, self-motivated, and resilient with a true passion and enjoyment for enabling children to reach their potential.

Be innovative in creating a stimulating learning environment.

Be keen to develop and share their knowledge and expertise with colleagues and become involved in every aspect of school life.

Be enthusiastic with a good sense of humour and want to work well with our amazing team at Boothroyd.

Have a clear awareness of expectations within year groups and the progression of knowledge within the curriculum.

Wider Key Responsibilities:

Excellent KS1 teacher - Boothroyd Academy is all about developing teachers to be the best they can be. This will be a crucial part of the role where you will have the chance to model excellent practice for other

Year Group Leader - Lead, support and challenge a year group team of teachers to deliver the best standards of teaching across all subjects.

Teaching and Learning Leader - Be part of a team of senior leaders within school who are continually shaping teaching and learning in EYFS, KS1 and KS2. As part of this role, you will be asked to effectively contribute your thoughts and ideas on how to move teaching and learning forward.

Our unique school offers you:

Children who are keen to learn.

Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

A superb support network as part of the wider Focus-Trust MAT to help develop your potential within the school environment.

Wellbeing support programme and access to Kirklees Occupational Health Schemes.

Please do have a look at the school website at www.boothroydprimaryacademy.co.ukfor further information.

Visits are strongly encouraged for this role where you will be able to meet our Senior Leadership team, speak to staff and see our wonderful pupils. Please contact the Lisa Lynch (Senior Academy Business Manager) on 01924 562425, and she will be delighted to arrange for the Principal, Matt Birkett, to show you around and give you more information about the school.

Observations / Interview date:

Observations to take place of candidates 16th/17th March

Interviews to be confirmed following observations (TBC due to Eid dates around 19th/20th March)

Boothroyd Primary Academy is a member of Focus-Trust and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and other relevant employment checks.

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

CVs will not be accepted, only applications submitted on the school’s application form.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the DBS.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Boothroyd Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 586 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Boothroyd Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/boothroyd-primary-academy

Do you wish to make a strong contribution to the future success of our school?

Boothroyd Primary Academy is a large three-form academy serving over 640 pupils from the local Dewsbury community and judged by OFSTED as a Good school with Outstanding features. “As a result of inclusive leadership, precise assessment and high-quality teaching, children make outstanding progress” (OFSTED Mar 2019).

Our vision is for Boothroyd to be the heartbeat of the community, where we empower all, so we all shine brightly. We collectively contribute to a positive culture and learning environment that enables everyone to thrive and be the best version of themselves, by living out our school values of Honesty, Excellence, Aspiration, Respect and Teamwork. We believe in nurturing every child's potential and fostering a supportive learning environment where every pupil can thrive.

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