14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    31 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    11 March 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

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Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - 12 Months commencing Sept 2025 - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people?

Can you contribute to a positive learning culture?

If so, we want YOU to be a part of our team at Boothroyd Primary Academy.

We are incredibly proud of our school and our community, where we have the privilege to support, nurture and educate approximately 600 wonderful children aged 3-11, from a wide range of cultural and social backgrounds.

Our vision is for Boothroyd to be the heartbeat of the community, where we empower all, so we all shine brightly. We collectively contribute to a positive culture and learning environment that enables everyone to thrive and be the best version of themselves, by living out our school values of Honesty, Excellence, Aspiration, Respect and Teamwork. We believe in nurturing every child's potential and fostering a supportive learning environment where every pupil can thrive. You will play a crucial role in empowering our pupils to overcome challenges, develop essential life skills, and achieve their full potential.

Teacher Key Responsibilities:

Be an excellent classroom teacher who is able to promote and model excellent primary practice.

Be dynamic, innovative and able to bring exciting ideas to our school and will have a clear awareness of effective pedagogical approaches and how to implement them effectively in the classroom.

Be hard working, self-motivated and resilient with a true passion and enjoyment for enabling children to reach their potential.

Have a creative and child-centred approach to teaching and learning.

Be innovative in creating a stimulating learning environment.

Be keen to develop and share their knowledge and expertise with colleagues and become involved in every aspect of school life.

Be enthusiastic with a good sense of humour.

Have a clear awareness of expectations within year groups and the progression of knowledge within the curriculum.

We are keen to employ an ambitious teacher with exceptionally strong teaching skills and we will tailor the role to match the strengths of the individual.

What the school offers its staff

Our unique school offers you:

  • Children who are keen to learn.
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
  • A superb support network as part of the wider Focus-Trust MAT to help develop your potential within the school environment.
  • Wellbeing support programme and access to Kirklees Occupational Health Schemes.

Join us in creating a positive and nurturing learning environment where every child feels valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. If you are ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people, we would love you to consider applying for the role at Boothroyd Primary Academy.

Please do have a look at the school website at www.boothroydprimaryacademy.co.uk for further information.

Further details about the role

If you would like to arrange a visit to our wonderful school, please contact the Lisa Lynch on 01924 562425, and she will be delighted to arrange for the Principal, Matt Birkett, to show you around and give you more information about the school.

To apply for this job, please apply via the MyNewTerm APP using the following LINK

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/140234/EDV-2025-BPA-55231

CV’s/other application forms will not be accepted. Thank you.

Applicants are encouraged to address the personal specification when completing their application.

Boothroyd Primary Academy is a member of Focus-Trust, and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and other relevant employment checks.

Commitment to safeguarding

CVs will not be accepted, only applications submitted on the school’s application form.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the DBS.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to apply
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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Boothroyd Primary Academy

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
598 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01924 562425

Do you wish to make a strong contribution to the future success of our school?

Boothroyd Primary Academy is a large three-form academy serving over 640 pupils from the local Dewsbury community and judged by OFSTED as a Good school with Outstanding features. “As a result of inclusive leadership, precise assessment and high-quality teaching, children make outstanding progress” (OFSTED Mar 2019).

Our vision is for Boothroyd to be the heartbeat of the community, where we empower all, so we all shine brightly. We collectively contribute to a positive culture and learning environment that enables everyone to thrive and be the best version of themselves, by living out our school values of Honesty, Excellence, Aspiration, Respect and Teamwork. We believe in nurturing every child's potential and fostering a supportive learning environment where every pupil can thrive.

Arranging a visit to Boothroyd Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email boothroyd@focus-trust.co.uk.

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