EYFS Teacher
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 3HU14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Part time: 2 days per week, Thursday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - UPS 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an enthusiastic and child-centred educator committed to achieving high standards through effective teaching and learning within the primary phase? Join us as a Primary EYFS Classroom Teacher , where you will be responsible for the progress and supervision of children in your allocated classes while striving to deliver outstanding and interactive lessons and promoting the consistent and fair use of the behaviour policy.
What the school offers its staff
As Executive Principal, I am incredibly proud to lead a team of dedicated colleagues across our 13 vibrant Outwood Primary Academies. We are united by a shared passion: to ignite a love of learning in every child and lay the foundations for a lifetime of success.
In our Primary schools, we nurture young minds and foster a joy of discovery through a vibrant and engaging curriculum. We champion a playful approach to learning, where curiosity, creativity, and collaboration are celebrated, and we hold high expectations for every child, providing tailored support and guidance to help them flourish.
Our dedicated team goes above and beyond to make a difference, creating calm and supportive learning environments where children feel safe, valued, and empowered to explore their potential. We are driven by innovation and ambition, constantly seeking new and better ways to inspire our pupils.
Our Outwood Primary Academies are not just focused on academic outcomes; we're committed to developing well-rounded individuals who are equipped with the skills and knowledge to thrive. We foster resilience, independence, and a love of learning that will stay with our pupils throughout their lives.
We are a close-knit family team, working together to achieve amazing things. We deeply value the importance of community and family, and we have a dedicated strategy to ensure that these relationships are embedded within our schools.
If you're a passionate and dedicated educator who believes in the power of primary education to shape young lives, we invite you to join our Outwood family. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to our team, and together, we'll make a lasting difference in the lives of our children.
EYFS
As an Early years teacher working within our family of schools, you will nurture young children's curiosity and development through play-based learning, creating a safe and stimulating environment that fosters social, emotional, and academic growth in preparation for primary education.
Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate is based in the cathedral city of Wakefield and we are proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place children at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning.
OPA Lofthouse Gate joined the Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) in 2013. As a member of the Outwood Family we believe in putting Children First, raising standards and transforming lives.
Further information about the job
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
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CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 457 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate website
- Email address
- c.surtees@outwood.com
Arranging a visit to Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email c.surtees@outwood.com.
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