EYFS Teacher

Pontefract Academies Trust; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Pontefract is seeking a passionate EYFS Teacher to join their dedicated team. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality teaching, ensuring pupils achieve excellent outcomes. This role offers a supportive environment for both early career and experienced teachers.

Benefits

Career and leadership development pathways

Professional development days

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Free eyecare

Wellbeing programmes

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar specialist area.
• Demonstrate high-quality teaching to ensure pupils make accelerated progress.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding teaching and uphold high standards of learning.
• Help pupils thrive and meet their full potential.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree/PGCE or equivalent

Job description

Establishment: Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School

Location: Halfpenny Lane Junior Infant and Nursery

Salary: £31,650 - £49,084

Department: Nursery

Job Type: Full Time

Key Stage: Early Years

Closing Date: 15/05/2025 10:00

Interview Date: TBC

Start Date: 01/09/2025

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: TTO - Term time only

Hours per Week: 32.50

Weeks per Year: 52.143

Pay Grade: MPS1 - UPS3

The Role

‘Are you passionate about education and eager to make a lasting impact on young minds?’

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, enthusiastic, and committed EYFS Teacher to join Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School. The successful candidate will demonstrate high-quality teaching to ensure pupils make accelerated progress and achieve excellent outcomes through outstanding provision. You will use effective resources and uphold the highest standards of learning and achievement for all pupils.

This opportunity is suitable for both Early Career Teachers (ECT) and experienced teachers, offering the chance to become a valued member of a supportive team.

The role is a 1 FTE permanent contract.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:

• has a passion for helping pupils thrive and meet their full potential.
• has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and students.
• can work effectively as part of a team but also independently using their own initiative.
• has experience working in a similar specialist area.

About Halfpenny Lane School

Our school embodies academic and pastoral excellence, guided by the mantra 'Strive to be the best version of yourself'. We have achieved significant success, including an 88% achievement rate in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2, ranking in the top 5% nationally. We secured 105th place in the 2024 'Times Top 500 Primary Schools in England' list. Our large, two-form-entry school provides an environment of high ambition and support, helping every child reach their full potential.

About Pontefract Academies Trust

The Trust comprises nine schools: seven primaries and two secondary schools. Our mission is to run high-quality, high-achieving schools that provide children with the opportunities they deserve. We are renowned for excellence, with five primary schools in the top 1% nationally for progress and secondary schools among the top in Wakefield district.

What We Offer

We provide a range of employee benefits, including:

• Career and leadership development pathways with outstanding CPD opportunities
• Everyday Development (EDD) Framework and professional development days
• Energise and Engage Weeks with no meetings, supporting work-life balance
• Laptop, family-friendly policies, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, free eyecare, wellbeing programmes, and retail discounts

School Visits

Potential candidates are welcome to visit our school to explore facilities, meet staff, and experience our community. We look forward to welcoming you and answering your questions.

Key Dates

• Application Deadline: 15th May 2025 at 10:00am

We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding all children and young people. Employment offers are subject to satisfactory DBS Disclosure and pre-employment checks.

Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and Degree/PGCE or equivalent are essential qualifications.

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Halfpenny Lane Junior, Infant & Nursery School
Halfpenny Lane
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 4BW