Teacher

Thornhill Junior and Infant School, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF12 0QT

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 May 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  8 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS

Teacher job summary

Required for September 2026

Permanent

Full time

MPS

Do you want to make a difference every day in a school which genuinely puts children at the heart of everything we do? If so, please read on…

We passionately believe that every child deserves an excellent education and access to amazing opportunities which help them to learn more about and appreciate the world we live in. We believe that every adult in school plays an important role in supporting our mission of enabling all children to thrive and reach their potential.

We are looking for an excellent teacher to join our successful and thriving school. Thornhill J and I is at a very exciting time in its development and we are keen to appoint a teacher to join our highly skilled and motivated team.

What makes our school special? (In our words)

*Our children are at the heart of everything we do.

*Relationships are strong, respectful and nurturing.

*We play an active role within our community and like to reach out to support others.

*Our staff are empathetic, people-centered and committed to working hard, together.

*We face challenges with positivity and optimism, working hard, together, to overcome them.

*We all love to learn!

What makes our school special? (According to our Y6 pupils)

*”Thornhill is a representative school for the community- we are an amazing school!”

*”Music is a very special part of our school and we treasure it truly. We learn a new musical instrument every year.”

*”We have amazing school trips, which are unique for every year group. We have just been to London in Y6 and we loved Chester Zoo in Y4.”

*“Our school is such a great place to be. It is almost like a magic place because it brings so many friends and families together.”

Can you see yourself joining and contributing to our fantastic school family?

We are looking for someone who:

• is a fantastic and creative classroom practitioner and committed team player who will help motivate and inspire colleagues in all aspects of teaching and learning;
• is committed to raising and maintaining children’s aspirations and has excellent interpersonal skills;
• can form positive links between school and families;
• has excellent behaviour management strategies;
• has a proven track record for improving standards.

At Thornhill we offer:

• happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn;
• a supportive team of professional staff;
• a well-resourced and attractive learning environment;
• excellent Professional Development opportunities.

Visits to the School are strongly encouraged- we would love to meet you! Please contact the school office to book a visit on 01924 453259.

Completed application forms should be submitted through My New Term by 3pm on Tuesday 19th May 2026.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Focus Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate at Enhanced Level will be required for this post.

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 Thornhill Junior and Infant School

• School type: Academies, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 342 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thornhill Junior and Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thornhill-junior-and-infant-school

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