Teacher

Carlinghow Academy; Batley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlinghow Academy in Batley (West Yorkshire) is seeking a dedicated KS2 teacher on a fixed-term basis from January 2027 to August 2027. The post requires a strong classroom practice, excellent communication, and the ability to inspire and motivate pupils to make strong progress.

You will join a supportive team within Great Heights Academy Trust, committed to safeguarding and high standards. The role includes contributing to wider school life and ongoing professional development through CPD

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status with proven classroom practice.
• Has high expectations and helps every child succeed.
• Creates engaging, creative and challenging learning experiences to drive progress.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and works effectively as part of a team.
• Shares values of Kindness, Independence, Tenacity and Enjoyment.
• Committed to contributing fully to the wider life of the school and local community.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging KS2 lessons that enable pupils to make strong progress.
• Assess, monitor and report pupil progress and attainment.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan lessons and share best practice.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and local community.
• Uphold safeguarding and school policies and procedures.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

High-quality classroom practice

Engaging learning experiences

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

PGCE/BTEC with QTS

Job description

Carlinghow Academy

Teacher

Fixed Term (January 2027 to August 2027)

Salary - MPS

Start - January 2027

This is an exciting opportunity to join Carlinghow Academy as an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher ideally with KS2 experience. We are seeking to recruit an individual to work within our school who has the inspiration, drive, and motivation to make a difference to the lives of young people.

We Are Looking for Someone Who

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status and has a proven track record of high-quality classroom practice.
• Has high expectations of all pupils and is committed to helping every child succeed.
• Can create engaging, creative and challenging learning experiences that enable pupils to make strong progress.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills and works effectively as part of a team.
• Shares our values of Kindness, Independence, Tenacity and Enjoyment.
• Is committed to contributing fully to the wider life of the school and local community.

In return you will work with a progressive and forward thinking Multi Academy Trust where there are opportunities for development and career progression. Great Heights Academy Trust is a growing multi-academy trust with nine schools in the West Yorkshire area with plans to further expand. In addition, we are home to a SCITT, Research School and an English Hub.

As standard, we offer ongoing Continuous Professional Development covering all aspects of teaching, learning and leadership - preparing you for the next phase of your career.

The journey thus far has been quite amazing for the Trust and going forward will continue to offer even greater challenge, excitement, opportunity, and reward.

Closing date: Wednesday 18th November

Interviews: Monday 23rd November

Great Heights Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, an online search, and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.