Outwood Grange Academies Trust
KEY STAGE 1 Teacher
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Key Stage 1 Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Academy
Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate
Start Date
01/01/2027
Salary (Actual Salary)
£34,069 to £52,835
Working Pattern
Full Time
Are you an enthusiastic and child-centred educator committed to achieving high standards through effective teaching and learning within the primary phase? Join us as a Primary Classroom Teacher, where you will be responsible for the progress and supervision of children in your allocated classes while striving to deliver outstanding and interactive lessons and promoting the consistent and fair use of the behaviour policy.
This post is to cover maternity leave and will end either on 31/12/2027 or sooner should the teacher return to school sooner than anticipated.
Welcome from the Principal
Welcome to Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate! As Principal, I'm incredibly proud to introduce you to our thriving academy family. Kirkhamgate is a place where we ignite a passion for learning through creativity, exploration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We don't just educate; we empower our children to discover, create, and grow, both academically and personally, in a supportive and stimulating environment.
Our commitment to a holistic education is at the heart of everything we do. We focus not only on achieving high academic standards but also on developing essential life skills, fostering resilience, curiosity, and a love of lifelong learning all through our highly incluse practice. This dedication has been recently recognized by Ofsted, with our academy achieving an 'Outstanding' judgement!
The Ofsted report highlights several key strengths of our academy. For instance, it states, ‘Pupils thrive in this exceptional school and achieve exceptionally well’ and ‘The behaviour of pupils is exemplary. They are polite, respectful, and demonstrate high levels of self-control.’ We are immensely proud of this recognition, which is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our amazing staff and the fantastic attitude of our pupils. Another quote that really reflects our ethos was that 'Leaders have exceptionally high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)'.
Situated in the charming village of Kirkhamgate, our academy is a cornerstone of this friendly community. Kirkhamgate offers a delightful blend of rural tranquility and convenient access to nearby Wakefield, making it a lovely place to both work and live. Our academy plays a vital role in the lives of local families, and we value strong partnerships with parents and carers, working together to ensure every child reaches their full potential. If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated educator who is passionate about inspiring young minds and wants to be part of an 'Outstanding' school team in a wonderful village setting, Outwood Primary Academy Kirkhamgate could be the perfect place for you. I eagerly anticipate the possibility of welcoming you to our team and sharing more about what makes Kirkhamgate so special.
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About the Role
As a Key Stage 1 teacher working within our family of schools, you will build on early learning foundations, guiding children aged 5-7 through a broad and balanced curriculum fostering independence, resilience, and a love for learning in a supportive and stimulating environment.
If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact the school office by email at enquiries@kirkhamgate.outwood.com or by phoning 01924 907436.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Primary Classroom Teacher's core duties involve responsibility for supervision and the progress of children in allocated classes, which includes striving to deliver outstanding and interactive lessons and ensuring differentiation and personalisation of learning for all children.
The role requires applying current guidelines on effective learning and teaching, developing and implementing a scheme of work, and providing good quality assessment using formative and summative methods. Teachers must also evaluate lessons and their teaching strategies to reflect and act on strengths and areas for development, track children's progress against their targets, and promote the consistent and fair use of the behaviour policy within the Academy environment.
Furthermore, the teacher acts as the first line of contact for parents' and carers' concerns regarding their child's performance and well-being.
- To view our job description please click here
QUALIFICATIONS
The essential qualifications for this role are Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant degree. The successful candidate must have experience or training within the primary phase and experience of planning, assessment, and teaching of the National Curriculum.
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It is also essential to have experience in the use of positive behaviour strategies. The role requires good personal ICT skills and an understanding of Assessment for Learning. Additionally, the teacher must comply with the academy's Child Safeguarding Procedures and report concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- To view our person specification please click here
What We Offer
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).
Competitive Pay & Pension
- Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
Professional Growth
- Access extensive CPD, progression to Masters level, and development via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching.
Workload & Support
- Committed to a manageable workload via our Workload Charter and guarantee a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.
Wellbeing & Flexibility
- Enhanced occupational leave, flexible family policies, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
Take the next step in your professional journey and apply now to access these exceptional development and system-wide impact opportunities.
- Further Information on employee benefits can be found Click Here
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Note: If applying from an external job board, please click 'Apply' to access the working links on the Outwood Careers page
Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.
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.
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