KS2 Teacher/SENDCo
Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green, Wakefield, WF4 2BEThis job expired on 20 February 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
ASAP or Easter
Closing date
20 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
12 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- SENDCo (special educational needs and disabilities coordinator)
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Permanent. 3 days classroom-based, 2 days SENDCo responsibility.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - U3 TLR2.1
What skills and experience we're looking for
Role: KS2 Teacher/SENCo responsibility
Key Stage: KS2
Working Pattern: Permanent 3 days classroom-based, 2 days SENDCo responsibility.
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green (within Wakefield ‘South’)
A message from Lindsey Corbett (Principal)
Thank you for taking the time to find out more about our current vacancy at Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green.
As Principal, I am really proud to be able to introduce you to our academy. Situated in the village of Havercroft that sits on the border of Wakefield and Barnsley. We are a small one form entry primary school which prides itself on our work within our community to improve the lives of not only our pupils but of our families too. We striveto provide a holistic education for all. We are committed to promoting an inclusive environment which allows all children regardless of background and any individual needs to thrive.
The team at Newstead Green are what make it a special place to be. We go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our children and families. We support each other and our leaders always ensure staff development, aspirations and opinions are taken into account and fully valued.
We are proud to be part of the Outwood Family, a Trust renowned for its commitment to transforming lives and raising standards. If you share our passion for making a real difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.
I look forward to meeting you.
About the Key Stage
As a Key Stage 2 teacher working within our family of schools, you will support children aged 7-11 in developing deeper knowledge and critical thinking through a broad and balanced curriculum, fostering independence, resilience, and a love for learning in preparation for secondary education.
In joining our family of schools, you will be appointed to a school within a local area (see below) and we will work with you to offer deployment to a school that is suitable for you geographically, and that matches your skillset, development and the needs of the school. This brings opportunity and flexibility should you wish to consider working in other schools that bring different challenges and experiences to further develop your practice and input to a wider community. Deployments will always be in consultation and for full academic years unless in exceptional circumstances.
What the school offers its staff
What will we do for you?
- A competitive salary with pay progression
- A fantastic pension and additional benefits
- Flexible family friendly policies from day one
- Wellbeing strategy and Employee Assistance Programme
- Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week andmuch more(for teaching roles)
Further information on employee benefits can be foundhere.
To find out more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please clickhere.
We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.
Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
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.
About Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 225 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green website
- Email address
- c.surtees@outwood.com
Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green is a primary academy based in the village of Havercroft, in the cathedral city of Wakefield.
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 Newstead Green joined the Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) in 2018. As a member of the Outwood Family we believe in putting Children First, raising standards and transforming lives.
Arranging a visit to Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email c.surtees@outwood.com.
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