EYFS/Key Stage 1 Teacher

Diamond Wood Community Academy, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3AD

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Pay Scale 1 - 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to recruit a teacher to provide every pupil with the best quality education possible and to ensure the highest possible standards of achievement. We pride ourselves on providing a safe, happy and caring environment, where all pupils are nurtured and valued within a distinctive and inclusive ethos. This appointment is offered as a fixed-term position for the academic year 2026/ 2027.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate energy and enthusiasm to inspire children across all aspects of school life
• Have a passion for Early Years and Key Stage 1
• Have high levels of commitment, providing an inspirational approach to learning
• Be a good communicator and team player
• Demonstrate creativity, energy, determination, professionalism and good organisational skills

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A warm, welcoming, inclusive school with a friendly, enthusiastic and dedicated team of teachers and support staff • Children who are eager to learn and have a positive attitude to learning
• Excellent opportunities to develop professionally and grow in your role as a Teacher
• A genuine opportunity to make a difference • Supportive parents and governors

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Fixed Term - EYFS KS1 Teacher.pdf - 430 KB (opens in new tab)

About Diamond Wood Community Academy

• School type: Academies, None, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 361 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Diamond Wood Community Academy website
• Email address: office@diamondwood.enhanceacad.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/diamond-wood-community-academy

Arranging a visit to Diamond Wood Community Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@diamondwood.enhanceacad.org.uk.

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