KS2 Teacher

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is looking to appoint a Classroom Teacher to join our Primary Academies. The successful candidates will be initially deployed into KS2. We have three full-time vacancies available, one permanent and two fixed term positions until 31 August 2025. Please state your preference in your application.

Our core belief is that children come first, and that every child, irrespective of their background, has the right to an outstanding education. We believe the foundations of strong teaching are based on effective relationships, high expectations and a sense of belonging. We place children at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success, achieving high academic outcomes and a positive climate for learning. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate enthusiasm, passion and determination to meet the needs of all children and have a willingness to learn and develop.

In return, the chosen candidate will have the chance to join a supportive and collaborative team. They will be provided with high quality curriculum resources and connections to planning networks for various age groups. Their growth and development will be a focus, and they will have access to excellent opportunities for continuous professional development.

You will be deployed to one of the academies within our Central Cluster. However, as a Teacher you are appointed to the Trust within the Central Cluster therefore, you may be required to work at any of our academies within your cluster or any of the Primary Academies we are supporting as directed by the Executive Principal. The Academies within our Central Cluster include:

• Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane
• Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate
• Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate
• Outwood Primary Academy Greenhill
• Outwood Primary Academy Park Hill

For further information regarding our primary academies, please click here. 

Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge or an ECT starting your career, we would love to hear from you! Visits to any of our schools are warmly welcomed. 

If you have any questions regarding this role or wish to arrange a visit, please contact Katie Shaw (HR Administrative Assistant) on K.Shaw@outwood.com.

To view our job description please click here.

To view our person specification please click here

For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button.

Closing date: Midday on 7 May 2024.

Interview date: w/c 6 May 2024.

We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.