KS2 Teacher

Wakefield Council; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakefield Council is seeking a passionate lower KS2 Teacher for Cherry Tree Academy in Pontefract. This role involves inspiring children, enhancing their learning experiences, and contributing to the school's development. The successful candidate will join a supportive team dedicated to improving educational outcomes and will benefit from a modern learning environment and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Support from leadership team

Modern learning environment

Professional growth support

Health and wellbeing package

Qualifications

• Passionate and talented individual.
• Committed to ongoing professional development.
• Willing to contribute fully to school life.

Responsibilities

• Support children with their learning and behavioral needs.
• Inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential.
• Drive whole-school development.

Skills

Inspire and motivate children

Understand the primary curriculum

Track record of improving standards

Manage behavior effectively

Offer high-quality learning opportunities

High expectations

Interpersonal skills

Good communication skills

Proactive and hardworking

Curriculum leadership opportunities

Job description

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Job reference 243064 | Date posted 12/05/2025 | Application closing date 30/05/2025 | Location: Cherry Tree Academy, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2HN | Salary: MPS1-UPS3 | Package: 1 year fixed term | Contractual hours: Full time | Job category/type: School, Teaching, Temporary, Term time

Job Specification and Supporting Information

Job description:

Waterton Academy Trust is seeking an inspirational and ambitious Teacher to join Cherry Tree Academy.

Cherry Tree Academy is on an exciting improvement journey, committed to high-quality education for all pupils. We aim for every pupil to reach their full potential and feel a strong sense of belonging within our school community and our family of schools.

The Governors, leaders, and children of Cherry Tree Academy are looking for a lower KS2 Teacher to support children with their learning and behavioral needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and talented individual to play a key role in our team. We value someone driven to make a meaningful difference in children's lives.

Waterton Academy Trust is a forward-thinking Multi Academy Trust comprising 13 partner schools serving the Wakefield and Barnsley districts.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Can inspire and motivate children to achieve their full potential
• Understands the primary curriculum
• Has a track record of improving standards
• Is fair, consistent, and able to manage behavior effectively
• Is innovative and can offer high-quality learning opportunities
• Holds high expectations of themselves and others
• Is willing to contribute fully to school life and drive whole-school development
• Is committed to ongoing professional development
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and works well in a team
• Possesses good communication skills with children, colleagues, parents, and visitors
• Is proactive and hardworking
• Seeks opportunities for curriculum leadership and middle leadership development

In return, we offer:

• The support and expertise of the school's leadership team and the wider Trust School Improvement Team
• A modern, bright, and spacious learning environment (recently developed and refurbished)
• The chance to work alongside dedicated colleagues committed to our pupils and community
• Support for your professional growth through a network of experienced professionals across the Waterton family of schools
• The opportunity to contribute to school improvement initiatives
• A health and wellbeing package

Please submit your application via the following link:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/144400/EDV-2025-CTA-36951

Wakefield Council, Wakefield One, PO Box 700, Wakefield, WF1 2EB
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