Primary Teacher (fixed term, maternity cover)
Ark De Lacy Primary School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 2TGThis job expired on 1 June 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
1 June 2026 at 10am
Date listed
28 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 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 students?
If so, we want to hear from you!
About the role
DeLacy Primary 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 string 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, maternity cover until 23 July 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 De Lacy Primary School
De Lacy Primary School is a friendly, caring and high achieving school where children are polite, happy and a pleasure to work with. We’re proud to be rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, and our pupils achieve excellent results thanks to a supportive and positive school culture.
Our staff love being part of the team too. In our latest survey, 95% said they would recommend De Lacy as a great place to work, showing just how welcoming and supportive our school community is.
If you enjoy working with children and want to join a team where kindness, respect and teamwork really matter, De Lacy Primary School is a wonderful place to be.
For further information about our school, please visit our website.
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 have provided staff with three Everyday Development (EDD) days, the next is on Monday 20 July 2026. 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 more information about staff benefits and what it’s like to work with us in the ‘Working for Us’ booklet and on 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.
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. We look forward to welcoming you and answering any questions you may have.
Contact us on 01977 722620 or email recruitment@delacy.patrust.org.uk
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
About Ark De Lacy Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 342 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
At De Lacy Primary School, we strive to provide our pupils with a safe and caring school environment, which enables them to be the best they can be. Our school sits within a close community with Pontefract, and we are proud of the links and positive relationships we have with our parents. Executive Headteacher, Mr James Parkinson, is a Silver Winner for Headteacher of the Year in a Primary School in the 2025 National Teaching Awards.
Ofsted
De Lacy was graded 'Outstanding' in all areas by Ofsted following an inspection in April 2024.
2025 Edurio Staff Survey
De Lacy Primary School received fantastic results in the 2025 Edurio staff survey, with 95% of staff saying they would recommend the school as a good place to work. This surpasses the national benchmark of 73%.
98% of staff also shared that they would recommend De Lacy Primary School to parents as a good place for their children to study.
We are proud to have won a regional award for the Trust Benefit School Award. This award recognises the school in each region whose community is most confident that being part of their Trust is beneficial, recognising excellence at the school level.
Further Information
Working at Ark offers lots of benefits to help staff thrive. Click here to find out more about working with us.
If you are a passionate, dedicated individual that shares our values, then we want to hear from you! Explore our current vacancies to discover your next role…
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