Teacher - Birkby Junior School

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirklees Council invites applications for a full-time, temporary Key Stage 2 teacher at Birkby Junior School in Huddersfield. The role runs from January 2027 for 12 months to cover maternity leave, in a four-form entry school serving a diverse community.

The successful candidate will be energetic, proactive and capable of inspiring pupils, staff, parents and the community, while upholding high expectations and safeguarding standards.

Qualifications

• QTS required with ability to teach across Key Stage 2.
• Demonstrates high standards of teaching and pupil progress.
• Committed to inclusion and safeguarding principles.

Responsibilities

• Teach across Key Stage 2 for five days a week.
• Contribute to school improvement and collaborative planning with staff.
• Engage with parents, governors and the wider school community.
• Support safeguarding and welfare of pupils as part of DBS checks.

Skills

High expectations

Energetic

Proactive

Inspire others

Creative teaching

Education

QTS

Job description

Location(s)

Mead Street, Fartown, Huddersfield HD1 6HE

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Birkby Junior School

Hours

Full Time

Number of Jobs

1

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

From 25th January 2027 - 12 months

Grade

MPS/UPS

Salary

MPS/UPS

Advert Wording

Covering Maternity Vacancy - 5 days per week - From January 2027

Birkby Junior School is an ambitious, inclusive, multi-cultural four-form entry school. Our recent OFSTED recognised our outstanding practice in 3 out of the 4 areas, with an overall grading of 'Good'. The governors, staff and pupils are seeking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic teacher, to join our team of committed and talented staff. The successful candidate will work as a teacher throughout Key Stage 2 for 5 days per week.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• is a talented teacher with high expectations of all pupils;
• is dedicated, energetic and proactive, with the vision and motivation to inspire others;
• is committed to helping us nurture excellence and drive our school forward;
• will support partnerships with pupils, staff, parents, governors and the community;
• is creative in their approach to children's learning;

We can offer you

• a happy inclusive school which serves a community of diverse cultures and languages;
• enthusiastic, co-operative, happy children;
• a friendly, supportive team of staff and governors;
• excellent professional development opportunities.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be conditional upon checks of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

You are warmly invited to visit the school before applying. If you would like to look around, please contact the school office on 01484 223975.

Key Dates

• Closing date for applications: 2 November 2026 (12 noon)
• Shortlisting: 4 November 2026
• Interviews: 10 November 2026

Completed Applications Should Be Sent To

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date

02 November 2026, 12:00 PM