Primary Teacher - Lead Practitioner - The Halifax Academy

Kirklees Council; Halifax; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Primary Teacher - Lead Practitioner to enhance teaching standards and practices. The successful candidate will join a high-performing team dedicated to excellence in education and professional development. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and the chance to make a significant impact in the school community.

Benefits

Professional development programme

Investors in People Platinum Award

Qualifications

• Shape practice across all Primary phases.
• Access to professional development programme.

Responsibilities

• Lead Practitioner role with opportunity to influence teaching.
• Work alongside the Director and key leaders.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Passion for teaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Primary Teacher - Lead Practitioner - The Halifax Academy

Organisation: Schools

Directorate: All Through Schools

Service Area: The Halifax Academy

Hours: Full Time

Number of Jobs: 1

Location(s): Gibbet Street, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX2 0BA

Position type: Permanent

Grade: MPS/UPS Plus TLR

£31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual)

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of The Halifax Academy

Start Date: September 2025

We are looking for someone who can bring something special to our school. Someone who is enthusiastic, with a passion for teaching and learning. As Lead Practitioner, you will have an opportunity to shape practice, working across all Primary phases alongside the Director and other key leaders. We are a high performing team with strong values, work ethic, and mutual sense of purpose, with a strong record of delivering results. The team cares about the little things, enjoys learning together, and shares unrelentingly high standards. You will have access to a highly regarded professional development programme; we are incredibly proud that our school has been awarded the Investors in People Platinum Award – the only through school in the country to attain this level.

Please see attached Job Pack for full details.