Primary Teacher (fixed term maternity cover)

Northfield Primary School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3LY

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  22 April 2025

• Closing date

  26 February 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  23 January 2025

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: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 FTE per annum

Primary Teacher (fixed term maternity cover) job summary

Ref: SCH-PAT-0586 

Required for: 22 April 2025 

Primary Teacher (Fixed Term Maternity Cover until 27 March 2026) 

‘Are you passionate about education and eager to make a lasting impact on young minds?’ 

 

About the role 

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic, and committed Primary Teacher to join the team at Northfield Primary School. The successful candidate will demonstrate high quality teaching to ensure pupils can make accelerated progress, securing outcomes through pupils through outstanding provision. You will use effective resources and uphold the highest standards of learning and achievement for all pupils.   

This opportunity is equally exciting for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or an experienced teacher, providing the chance to become a valued member of a talented and supportive team. 

The role is a 1 FTE Fixed Term Contract from 22 April 2025 to 27 March 2026.   

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who: 

• has a passion for helping pupils thrive and meet their full potential. 
• has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and students. 
• can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative 
• has experience of working in a similar specialist area 

About Pontefract Academies Trust  

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve. The Trust is renowned for its commitment to excellence and has achieved remarkable success. Five of our primary schools rank within the top 1% nationally for progress, and our secondary schools feature among the top three secondary schools in the Wakefield district.  

 

Northfield Primary School 

Northfield Primary School are proud to have recently joined one of the country’s highest performing Trusts.  Our school is firmly rooted in our local community and we believe that strong community ties enhance the educational experience for our students. We believe in laying the foundations on which children can build their futures. Our committed team of staff are dedicated to providing a well-rounded education that empowers children to reach their full potential. We believe that each child is unique and possesses their own set of talents and abilities, and it is our mission to help them discover and develop these qualities.  

Our school is not just a place of learning; it's a vibrant and inclusive community that values diversity and promotes a sense of belonging. We encourage open communication between parents/carers, teachers, and children to ensure that every child feels supported and is successful 

As we embark on this new journey as a member of Pontefract Academies Trust we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead for our staff, students and our wider school community. 

 

What can we offer you?  

We’re passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:  

• Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities 
• EveryDay Development (EDD) Framework, including goals that are personal and flexible and professional development days to self-reflect and invest in personal development to aid staff engagement, boost wellbeing and enhance employee skills 
• Generous employer pension (West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS) 
• Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 26 days annual leave, up to a maximum of 33 days dependent on length of service and grade of role – plus 8 statutory bank holidays) 
• 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 

 

Next steps  

Please visit the Pontefract Academies Trust website where you can find the Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028.   

Here you can find Northfield Primary School with further information about our visions and values.   

For more information about the role or to arrange a potential visit please contact the school on 01977 651291 or via email at recruitment@northfield.patrust.org.uk 

Completed application forms should be returned via our website no later than 10:00am on Wednesday 26th February 2025.  

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.  

The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed 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 (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form. 

 

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

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About Northfield Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 371 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
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