Primary Teacher (fixed term, maternity cover)
Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4BW6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
8 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS1 -UPS3 £32,916 - £51,048 FTE per annum
Primary Teacher (fixed term, maternity cover) 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 pupils?
If so, we want to hear from you!
Halfpenny lane Junior, Infant & Nursery 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
- Fixed term contract with an end date of 31 August 2027
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 Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School
Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School is renowned for exceptional academic achievements, both locally and nationally.
Recognised as one of the leading primary schools in the Wakefield district (2024)
Ranked among the top 5% of primary schools nationwide for pupil progress
Featured in the Times Top 500 Primary Schools in England (2024), proudly securing the 105th place, putting us in the top 1% nationally
Rated outstanding in all five inspected judgement areas by Ofsted (November 2024)
Pontefract Academies Trust has been recognised with the Trust Value Award – Excellence in the 2025 Edurio Awards – placing us among the top 10 performing trusts nationally, based on staff feedback.
In the 2025 staff survey with Edurio, Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School received fantastic results in the survey, with 88% of staff saying they would recommend the school as a good place to work.
98% of staff also shared that they would recommend Halfpenny Lane to parents as a good place for their children to study.
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
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 Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School
- School type
- Academies, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 437 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery School website
Halfpenny Lane J, I & N School is a larger than average two form entry primary school. The school ethos is based on a mantra of ‘Dream, Believe, Achieve’. We have a positive culture in place throughout school and high expectations for children’s learning, their behaviour and personal presentation. The staff at Halfpenny Lane are naturally ambitious and strive to ensure that all children are provided with every opportunity to maximise their undoubted potential.
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