Teacher - Overthorpe CofE Academy

Kirklees Council; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Mental health support team

GP consultations with NHS doctors

Free annual flu jab

Wellbeing Day

PPA at home for teachers

Job summary

Overthorpe C of E Academy, part of Enhance Academy Trust, invites applications for an outstanding class teacher to join a successful team within a thriving academy setting. We pride ourselves on a safe, happy, caring environment where every pupil is nurtured and valued within an inclusive ethos.

We encourage visits during the week commencing 9th June; contact the school office to arrange. Applications are welcome, with safeguarding and right-to-work checks noted in the process.

Qualifications

• Excellent class teacher with high expectations of all pupils.
• Team player who works well with others.
• Nurturing and caring, committed to raising standards.

Skills

Team player

Nurturing

Committed to raising standards

Hard working

Job description

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Overthorpe C of E Academy

To Start 1st January 2027 – Permanent

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a successful and forward-looking academy trust. We pride ourselves in providing a safe, happy and caring environment, where all pupils are nurtured and valued within a distinctive and inclusive ethos.

We are welcoming candidates to visit our school at set times during the week commencing 9th June. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

We are looking for someone who is:

• an excellent class teacher with high expectations of all pupils
• a team player, who works well with others
• nurturing and caring
• committed to raising standards
• hard working and enthusiastic

Why join Enhance Academy Trust?

As a Trust, we have developed a range of employee benefits. Here are just a few examples …

• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services.
• GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for ouremployeesand members of their household, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions (which have to paid for) can be delivered to local chemists.
• Free annual flu jab
• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
• A paid annual Wellbeing Day – a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing.
• Wherever possible, PPA at home for teachers.

If you are seeking a fresh challenge, enjoy variety in your role and are looking for an opportunity to make a difference, we would welcome your application. If you would like further information about the role(s) please contact Lauren McCarthy, Head of School [e-mail] / 01924 325300.

Enhance Academy Trust has an absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS. Online checks will also be completed for shortlisted candidates. The Trust values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.

Interview date: 17th November 2026