Teacher

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

Job summary

A primary education institution is seeking a talented and enthusiastic teacher to join their hardworking team. The role involves teaching Key Stage One or Key Stage Two, starting in January 2026. Applicants should possess relevant teaching qualifications and excellent interpersonal skills. The school offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Supportive staff and governor team

Continued professional development opportunities

Positive and enthusiastic children

Qualifications

• Current teaching experience required.
• Newly qualified teachers are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and enthuse children in their learning.
• Raise achievement and maintain high expectations.
• Communicate effectively with parents.

Skills

Excellent practitioner

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Creative teaching

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant teaching qualification

Job description

Overview

The governors of Shay Lane Primary School wish to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and innovative teacher to join our forward-thinking and hardworking team. The appointment will commence in January 2026 or as soon as possible after this date. The post will be to teach in either Key Stage One or Key Stage Two, dependent on the successful candidate.

Responsibilities

• Be an excellent practitioner, enthusing and inspiring children
• Be creative and have high expectations of attainment and behaviour
• Have commitment and drive to raise achievement
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Work effectively as part of a team
• Have the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with parents

Qualifications

• Relevant teaching qualification and current teaching experience
• Newly qualified teachers are welcome to apply

In return we can offer

• Positive, happy and enthusiastic children
• Support of a strong, caring staff and governor team, committed to children's success and the continued improvement of our good school
• Continued professional development opportunities to support you in your career

Additional information

In accordance with the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009, if you are shortlisted for this post you will be required to declare that you are not disqualified from working within this setting. The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and provide criminal conviction information. Completed application forms should be returned to Shay Lane Primary School.

Closing date: Friday 24 October 2025

Interview date: Monday 10 November 2025

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.