Primary Teacher

De Lacy Primary School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TG

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• 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!   

De Lacy Pontefract 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 strong 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?   

If you are excited by this opportunity, we would love to hear from you.   

Take the next step and apply now via our website. Join us and help make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of our pupils and the wider community. 

About De Lacy Primary School 

De Lacy Primary School is a friendly, caring and high achieving school where children are polite, happy and a pleasure to work with. We’re proud to be rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, and our pupils achieve excellent results thanks to a supportive and positive school culture. 

Our staff love being part of the team too. In our latest survey, 95% said they would recommend De Lacy as a great place to work, showing just how welcoming and supportive our school community is. 

If you enjoy working with children and want to join a team where kindness, respect and teamwork really matter, De Lacy Primary School is a wonderful place to be. 

For further information about our school, please visit our website. 

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.    
• For the 2025/26 academic year, we will be providing staff with three 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 further information about staff benefits, development opportunities and why you should work with us in the attached ‘Working for us’ booklet and by visiting 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. 

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and join a workplace that invests in you, your career, your wellbeing and your future.     

School Visits and Further Information 

Potential candidates are welcome to visit our school. This is a great opportunity to explore our facilities, meet our dedicated staff, and get a feel for the vibrant community we have built here. We look forward to welcoming you and answering any questions you may have 

Contact Information   

Tel: 01977 722615 

Email: admin@delacy.patrust.org.uk 

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

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.

About De Lacy Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 336 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: De Lacy Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/de-lacy-primary-school

De Lacy Primary School is a proud member of Pontefract Academies Trust. With around 350 pupils aged 3 – 11, we have a strong ethos of inclusion, taking pride in encouraging all of our children to be confident and independent learners, caring for themselves as well as others around them. We set ourselves very high standards of respect, resilience and achievement. As a team, we are constantly striving to provide our children with the best possible education and opportunities in every way.

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