KS1 Teacher

Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate, Wakefield, WF2 0RS

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  18 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (783)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: 1 FTE, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 01.01.2027 - 31.12.2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• 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 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.

As a Key Stage 1 teacher working within our family of schools, you will build on early learning foundations, guiding children aged 5-7 through a broad and balanced curriculum fostering independence, resilience, and a love for learning in a supportive and stimulating environment.

This post is to cover maternity leave and will end either on 31/12/2027 or sooner should the teacher return to school sooner than anticipated.

What the school offers its staff

Welcome from the Principal

Welcome to Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate! As Principal, I'm incredibly proud to introduce you to our thriving academy family. Kirkhamgate is a place where we ignite a passion for learning through creativity, exploration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We don't just educate; we empower our children to discover, create, and grow, both academically and personally, in a supportive and stimulating environment.

Our commitment to a holistic education is at the heart of everything we do. We focus not only on achieving high academic standards but also on developing essential life skills, fostering resilience, curiosity, and a love of lifelong learning all through our highly incluse practice. This dedication has been recently recognized by Ofsted, with our academy achieving an 'Outstanding' judgement!

The Ofsted report highlights several key strengths of our academy. For instance, it states, ‘Pupils thrive in this exceptional school and achieve exceptionally well’ and ‘The behaviour of pupils is exemplary. They are polite, respectful, and demonstrate high levels of self-control.’ We are immensely proud of this recognition, which is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our amazing staff and the fantastic attitude of our pupils. Another quote that really reflects our ethos was that 'Leaders have exceptionally high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)'.

Situated in the charming village of Kirkhamgate, our academy is a cornerstone of this friendly community. Kirkhamgate offers a delightful blend of rural tranquility and convenient access to nearby Wakefield, making it a lovely place to both work and live. Our academy plays a vital role in the lives of local families, and we value strong partnerships with parents and carers, working together to ensure every child reaches their full potential. If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated educator who is passionate about inspiring young minds and wants to be part of an 'Outstanding' school team in a wonderful village setting, Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate could be the perfect place for you. I eagerly anticipate the possibility of welcoming you to our team and sharing more about what makes Kirkhamgate so special.

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 Kirkhamgate

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 229 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate website
• Email address: c.surtees@outwood.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/outwood-primary-academy-kirkhamgate

Arranging a visit to Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate

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

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