Establishment: Northfield Primary School Location: Northfield Primary School Salary: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 per annum Department: Department Job Type: Full Time Key Stage: Early Years, Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Closing Date: 25/04/2025 10:00 Interview Date: 30/04/2025 Start Date: 01/09/2025
Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: MPS 1 - UPS 3
The Role
‘Are you passionate about education and eager to make a lasting impact on young minds?’
About the role
We are seeking to appoint two outstanding, enthusiastic, and committed Primary Teachers to join the team at Northfield Primary School. The successful candidates will demonstrate high quality teaching to ensure pupils can make accelerated progress, securing outcomes through outstanding provision. You will use effective resources and uphold the highest standards of learning and achievement for all pupils.
This opportunity is equally exciting for Early Career Teachers (ECT) or experienced teachers, providing the chance to become valued members of a talented and supportive team.
We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic people who:
* have a passion for helping pupils thrive and meet their full potential.
* have a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and students.
* can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative.
* have experience of working in a similar specialist area.
The roles are both 1 FTE, permanent contracts, each with a start date of 1 September 2025.
About Pontefract Academies Trust
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve. The Trust is renowned for its commitment to excellence and has achieved remarkable success. Five of our primary schools rank within the top 1% nationally for progress, and our secondary schools feature among the top three secondary schools in the Wakefield district.
Northfield Primary School
Northfield Primary School is proud to have recently joined one of the country’s highest performing Trusts. Our school is firmly rooted in our local community and we believe that strong community ties enhance the educational experience for our students. We believe in laying the foundations on which children can build their futures. Our committed team of staff are dedicated to providing a well-rounded education that empowers children to reach their full potential. We believe that each child is unique and possesses their own set of talents and abilities, and it is our mission to help them discover and develop these qualities.
Our school is not just a place of learning; it's a vibrant and inclusive community that values diversity and promotes a sense of belonging. We encourage open communication between parents/carers, teachers, and children to ensure that every child feels supported and is successful.
What can we offer you?
We’re passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:
* Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities.
* Every Day Development (EDD) Framework, including goals that are personal and flexible and professional development days to self-reflect and invest in personal development to aid staff engagement, boost wellbeing and enhance employee skills.
* Generous employer pension (West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS).
* Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 26 days annual leave, up to a maximum of 33 days dependent on length of service and grade of role – plus 8 statutory bank holidays).
* Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Blue Light Card.
* Discounted gym membership.
* Free eyecare via Specsavers.
* Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters).
* Discounts at numerous retailers including O2.
* Free flu vaccinations.
Virtual Coffee Chats
We are hosting virtual coffee chats for prospective candidates to meet some of our Senior Leadership Team and ask any questions you may have about the role or our school. To book a timeslot, please click here.
We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.
The Pontefract Academies Trust is wholly committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare.
Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.
Qualifications
Qualification Title
Grade
Qualified Teacher Status. Essential
Degree / PGCE or equivalent qualifications Essential
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