Primary Teacher
Northfield Primary School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3LY14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 March 2026 at 10am
Date listed
5 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 FTE per annum
Primary Teacher job summary
Are you passionate about education and eager to make a lasting impact on young minds?
Do you have a proven track record of inspiring a love for learning in your students?
If so, we want to hear from you!
About the role
Northfield Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and committed Primary Teacher to join our team.
This role is open to both experienced teachers and Early Career Teacher (ECTs) who are ready to deliver effective, engaging teaching and help pupils make string progress in a supportive environment.
You will use high-quality resources, maintain high expectations and ensure every child is supported to achieve their very best.
Contract details
- 1 FTE
- Permanent contract
What we’re looking for
- A teacher who nurtures confident, independent learners
- Someone who creates engaging learning opportunities for all pupils
- A positive team player who enjoys working collaboratively
- A clear, professional communicator with pupils, staff and parents
Key responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging lessons
- Assess and track pupil progress
- Maintain an inclusive, welcoming learning environment
- Model positive behaviour and uphold safeguarding standards
Ready to apply?
To apply, complete an application form via our website.
About Northfield Primary School
Northfield Primary School is proud to be part of Pontefract Academies Trust, one of the highest‑performing trusts nationally.
Firmly rooted in our local community, we believe strong community ties enrich every child’s educational experience. We work in close partnership with parents and carers to ensure every child feels supported and thrives. Our committed staff provide a high‑quality, well‑rounded education that helps pupils grow in confidence and discover their individual strengths.
We are equally proud of our strong staff culture. In the 2025 Edurio staff survey:
- 85% of staff said they would recommend Northfield as a great place to work (above the national benchmark of 73%).
Staff praised our supportive leadership, strong team spirit, and pupil‑first ethos.
For further information about our school, please visit our website.
School visits
We warmly welcome potential candidates to visit our school. This is a great opportunity to explore our facilities, meet our staff and experience our vibrant community. We look forward to welcoming you and answering any questions you may have. Please contact us at recruitment@northfield.patrust.org.uk or on 01977 651291 to arrange this.
What can we offer you?
Be part of a team that values your growth, wellbeing and work-life balance. We offer a supportive environment with benefits designed to help you thrive:
- Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities
- Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing.
- Everyday Development (EDD) days: These development days will offer you self-directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on your personal and career goals.
- Energise and Engage Weeks throughout the year, where no meetings take place. These dedicated weeks prioritise personal professional development, support work-life balance, and allow for an early finish on designated days
- Generous employer pension (Teachers Pension)
- Laptop
- Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Blue Light card
- Discounted gym membership
- Free eyecare via Specsavers
- Childcare vouchers
- Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters)
- Discounts at numerous retailers including O2
- Free flu vaccinations.
You can find more information about staff benefits and what it’s like to work with us in the ‘Working for Us’ booklet and on our website.
About Pontefract Academies Trust
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross-phase multi-academy trust comprising of nine local schools: seven primary and two secondary, committed to providing the very best education for our children.
We are also excited to be merging with Ark Schools on 1 September 2026. This partnership will strengthen the support we offer our pupils and staff, while creating new opportunities for collaboration and professional development across both trusts. Please click here to find out more about the Pontefract Academies Trust and Ark Schools merger.
We are proud of the positive culture across our schools. In the 2025 Edurio Staff Survey, we were ranked in the top 10 trusts nationally for staff satisfaction and received several awards recognising our supportive and values‑driven working environment. Our staff tell us they feel valued, listened to and part of a team that makes a real difference every day.
We’re excited for the future and hope you’ll consider joining us as we continue to grow.
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Northfield Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 355 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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