Primary Teacher
Northfield Primary School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3LYThis job expired on 18 June 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2024
Closing date
18 June 2024 at 9am
Date listed
4 June 2024
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS 1-6 / UPS 1-3
What skills and experience we're looking for
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
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 is a 1 FTE, permanent contract.
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.
What the school offers its staff
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. Renowned for our commitment to excellence, the Trust has achieved remarkable success, with five of our primary schools ranking within the top 1% nationally for progress. Additionally, our secondary schools feature among the top three secondary schools in the Wakefield district. In a testament to our dedication to educational excellence, De Lacy Primary School was recognised as an 'Outstanding' school across all categories by Ofsted in March 2024, underscoring our unwavering pursuit of high standards.
Why choose 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:
Generous employer pension (LGPS Teachers Pension and West Yorkshire Pension Fund).
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).
Flexible working requests always considered.
Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance.
Cycle to work scheme.
Reduced gym membership at Aspire Health Facilities across the region.
Childcare vouchers.
Employee assistance programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters).
PAT on the back scheme.
Life assurance of at least three times your salary.
Free flu vaccinations.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
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
- Email address
- admin@northfield.wakefield.sch.uk
Arranging a visit to Northfield Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@northfield.wakefield.sch.uk.
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