Teacher

South Kirkby Academy, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 3DP

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  February 2026

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS, ECT’s welcome to apply
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS, ECT’s welcome to apply

Teacher job summary

Thank you for your interest in the role of Teacher.

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and dynamic Teacher to join the fantastic team at South Kirkby Academy. So, if you are an ambitious, talented and highly motivated with a passion for ensuring children learn and achieve, and if you work hard and have the drive and energy to make a difference to children’s lives and their learning, then South Kirkby Academy could be the school for you!

South Kirkby Academy joined Waterton Academy Trust, a primary Trust of 14 primary schools serving the Wakefield and Barnsley area, in September 2016. The Trust’s driving ambition is to secure the very best outcomes for all its children and prepare them for future success. South Kirkby Academy is proud to be part of this determined collaborative group.

We are looking for an outstanding Teacher who is committed to raising standards and developing outstanding primary practice with a hardworking team.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Warm Regards,

Adam Potter

Headteacher

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 South Kirkby Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 208 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: South Kirkby Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-kirkby-academy

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