KS1 Teacher

Outwood Primary Academy Darfield, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S73 9LT

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 November 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Full-time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 01.11.26 - 31.10.27 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 - UPS 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Primary Classroom Teacher's core duties involve responsibility for supervision and the progress of children in allocated classes , which includes striving to deliver outstanding and interactive lessons and ensuring differentiation and personalisation of learning for all children.

The role requires applying current guidelines on effective learning and teaching , developing and implementing a scheme of work , and providing good quality assessment using formative and summative methods. Teachers must also evaluate lessons and their teaching strategies to reflect and act on strengths and areas for development , track children's progress against their targets , and promote the consistent and fair use of the behaviour policy within the Academy environment.

Furthermore, the teacher acts as the first line of contact for parents' and carers' concerns regarding their child's performance and well-being.

What the school offers its staff

Message from Community Executive Principal, Karen Wakefield

As Community Executive Principal at Outwood Primary Academy Darfield, I am delighted to share with you what makes our academy so special. Nestled in the heart of the village of Darfield, our one-form entry school offers a unique and nurturing learning environment for children.

Darfield retains a strong sense of community, a legacy from its rich history. This close-knit spirit is something we cherish and weave into the fabric of our school. At Outwood Primary Academy Darfield, we believe that a strong partnership between school, home, and the wider community is essential for every child's success.

Being part of the Outwood Family of schools is something we're incredibly proud of at Outwood Primary Academy Darfield. This trust is known for its dedication to raising standards and transforming lives, and that same sense of family and support is at the heart of our academy.

We're a dedicated team passionate about providing the very best education, nurturing personal development, and ensuring every child reaches their full potential. We believe every interaction matters, and our warm and welcoming community fosters a culture of praise and encouragement, celebrating both big achievements and small steps forward for pupils and staff.

If you're a committed and enthusiastic individual who shares our values and is driven to help children thrive, we'd love to hear from you. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment that values reflective practice and innovation, where your contributions will be valued and your own growth nurtured. Join our team of like-minded professionals and make a real difference.

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

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About Outwood Primary Academy Darfield

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 221 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: c.surtees@outwood.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/outwood-primary-academy-darfield

Arranging a visit to Outwood Primary Academy Darfield

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email c.surtees@outwood.com.

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