Deadline is tomorrow

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    10 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    17 September 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term - Positions available: x1 0.4 FTE (£12,660 - £17,442.80) - Maternity or parental leave cover

Actual salary

(£12,660 - £17,442.80)

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

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.

What the school offers its staff

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.

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.

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About Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
457 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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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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