Teacher in the Specialist Resource Provision

Woodlands Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S14 1SL

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Teachers' pay scales

Teacher in the Specialist Resource Provision job summary

Salary Teachers' pay scales

Contract term Part time, 0.2 FTE, permanent

Start date September 2026

Closing date Midnight Sunday 17 May 2026

Mercia Learning Trust

Mercia Learning Trust is a successful partnership of four primary and three secondary schools located in the south-west of Sheffield. Established in 2012, with one secondary school, our trust has grown to serving over 5000 pupils, with 650 staff.

Why do we exist?

· To empower everyone in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed.

How do we behave?

· We are kind - showing care and supporting each other.

· We have integrity - doing the right thing and always putting children first.

· We work with diligence - overcoming obstacles and having no excuses.

What do we do?

· We run schools that focus on academic excellence, cultural capital and the development of character.

How will we succeed?

· A culture of excellence – high standards shaped by clarity, not control.

· Academic focus – empowering all children through an exceptional curriculum.

· Purposeful collaboration – relationships built on trust, reducing sub-optimisation and driving collective success.

Our staff are a crucial part of our trust, just like our pupils. We are devoted to recruiting, training, retaining and taking good care of our highly skilled and dedicated team.

Woodlands Primary School

Woodlands Primary School is a 2-form entry primary and nursery for children aged 2-11 in a vibrant South Sheffield community. This popular and over-subscribed school has around 500 pupils. In February 2022, Ofsted graded our school as strongly Good.

The role

As a teacher within the specialist resource provision, you will play a pivotal role in shaping its development and aligning efforts with the school's vision and values.

Working closely with parents and colleagues, you will ensure that every child receives the tailored education they require and deserve. Additionally, you will work as part of a wider team across our trust to create a unique and sector-leading educational experience, driven by a shared dedication to excellence.

This role is 0.2 FTE, working on a Friday. This is a rare and exciting opportunity. Visits to the school are strongly recommended before applying for the role. We can offer visits at 3.45pm on Tuesday 12 May or Thursday 14 May. To book a visit, please contact the school directly.

The candidate

The right candidate will have resilience, flexibility, a commitment to excellence and a real passion for working with children who require a bespoke offer. They will have a drive for developing children's communication and language skills, supporting them on their journey towards becoming independent adults. They will be relentless in supporting children to make small steps of progress and will celebrate each step. They will work in partnership with parents and professionals and will be supported in the role by a committed team, highly skilled curriculum lead, headteacher and our wider trust.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

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 Woodlands Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 473 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodlands Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodlands-primary-school-sheffield

Woodlands Primary School is a vibrant community where children aged 2-11 grow into confident learners. Serving around 500 children in south Sheffield, we believe in nurturing both academic success and personal achievements.

Our school is characterised by care, enthusiasm, and expertise, with a knowledge-rich curriculum designed to meet the needs of our children. We focus on developing articulate communicators, passionate readers, and inclusive individuals who display impeccable behaviour.

Our expert teachers carefully plan every subject, ensuring each child’s needs are at the heart of what we do. We offer wonderful children, a dedicated staff team, and leadership committed to improving outcomes for all.

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