What skills and experience we're looking for
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
•Has a passion for Early Years/Key Stage 1 education and understands the importance of early learning.
•Is creative, innovative, and embraces research-led teaching strategies.
•Demonstrates high expectations for all pupils, ensuring strong outcomes for every child.
•Is an inspiring teacher who fosters curiosity and a love of learning.
•Can lead a curriculum area, with support tailored to their experience.
•Uses assessment effectively to inform teaching and improve pupil progress.
•Works well within a team, contributing positively to our collaborative and supportive culture.
•Is committed to their own professional development and passionate about making a difference.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
•A supportive, nurturing team with a focus on staff well-being.
•High-quality professional development opportunities.
•A school that values innovation, creativity, and enrichment experiences for pupils.
•A welcoming and inclusive community, where staff, pupils, and families feel a deep sense of belonging.
•A comprehensive induction package for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced professionals.
Further details about the role
Ackworth Howard School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our team in the new academic year. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a school that places personal development, enrichment, and academic excellence at the heart of its vision—Educating for life in all its fullness (John 10:10).
The role is open to EYFS/KS1 professionals, and we welcome candidates with a passion for subject leadership, with responsibilities tailored to their career stage.
Why Join Us?
Ackworth Howard is a thriving, inclusive school set in attractive grounds on the edge of a vibrant village. Our strong Christian ethos underpins a culture of high expectations, care, and aspiration, ensuring that children flourish in mind, body, and spirit. We are proud of our strong relationships with the local community and our commitment to providing a rich, inspiring, and innovative curriculum that goes beyond the national framework.
Visits & How to Apply
We warmly encourage visits to our school. To arrange a visit, please contact our School Business Manager, Helen Clough, on 01977 612124.
For further details and to apply, please visit the Wakefield Council website: Alternatively, you can contact the Recruitment Line on 0845 8506506 (typetalk calls welcome) or email jobs@wakefield.gov.uk
Completed application forms should be returned to the Headteacher either by post or by email - Ackworth Howard CE J&I, Station Road, Low Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7HH / admin@howard.wakefield.sch.uk
Closing Date: Thursday 20th March
Safeguarding Statement Ackworth Howard CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online searches will be conducted as part of our recruitment process. The successful candidate will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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.