KS1 Teacher (SEND)
Ark De Lacy Primary School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TGThis job expired on 2 April 2020
Job start date
1 September 2020
Closing date
2 April 2020 at 10am
Date listed
12 March 2020
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Full time equivalent salary
- Main pay range 1 to Upper pay range 3, £24,373 to £40,490
Additional allowances
TLR2a
KS1 Teacher (SEND) job summary
Required for September 2020
Ref: P372
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust comprising of eight schools, six primaries and two 11 - 16 secondary schools. The Trust is a medium sized family of schools all located within a tight geographic hub within Pontefract. Pupils are drawn from the local community that includes a mix of different catchment areas.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational KS1 Teacher to join De Lacy Primary School during its next exciting stage of development. We have a new role for an experienced KS1 teacher with a background in supporting pupils with SEN. Ideally you will have worked/work in a school that is fully committed to ‘a culture of inclusion’ and has the highest expectations for all pupils, including disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs. This is an ideal opportunity for a teacher to work, and learn, in an environment that is supportive, forward thinking and rewarding. The ideal candidate will demonstrate high quality teaching to ensure pupils are making accelerated progress, liaise effectively with colleagues to ensure consistency of approach in teaching and learning across the whole academy and plan work in accordance with the Trust’s schemes of work and national curriculum requirements.
The school can offer:
• hard-working and highly committed staff who share a common sense of purpose and high expectations of what pupils can achieve
• a supportive Trust as your employer that are strongly committed to providing high quality CPD and career progression
• significant opportunities to work in collaboration with colleagues in this school and across the trust
• the opportunity to work with ambitious and inspirational leaders
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:
• has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and pupils
• will make a difference in changing children’s life chances
• has the skills and abilities to support children of all abilities and personal needs
• can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative
• has the ability to form effective relationships with pupils and parents/carers
Visits to the school are welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a convenient date and time on 01977 722620.
To obtain an application form and job specification:
Visit the Trust’s website: www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk
Email: recruitment@patrust.org.uk
Telephone: 01977 232166.
Completed application forms should be returned by emailing recruitment@patrust.org.uk no later than 10:00am on Thursday 02 April 2020.
We are equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from everyone. The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks. Successful applicants will also be asked to provide criminal conviction information.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
About Ark De Lacy Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 342 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- recruitment@patrust.org.uk
At De Lacy Primary School, we strive to provide our pupils with a safe and caring school environment, which enables them to be the best they can be. Our school sits within a close community with Pontefract, and we are proud of the links and positive relationships we have with our parents. Executive Headteacher, Mr James Parkinson, is a Silver Winner for Headteacher of the Year in a Primary School in the 2025 National Teaching Awards.
Ofsted
De Lacy was graded 'Outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted following an inspection in April 2024.
2025 Edurio Staff Survey
De Lacy Primary School received fantastic results in the 2025 Edurio staff survey, with 95% of staff saying they would recommend the school as a good place to work. This surpasses the national benchmark of 73%.
98% of staff also shared that they would recommend De Lacy Primary School to parents as a good place for their children to study.
We are proud to have won a regional award for the Trust Benefit School Award. This award recognises the school in each region whose community is most confident that being part of their Trust is beneficial, recognising excellence at the school level.
Further Information
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