KS2 Teacher

South Kirkby Academy is a school near Pontefract, West Yorkshire. At South Kirkby Academy we work hard to provide an exceptional learning experience for the children of the South Kirkby community. We are part of a unique family of primary schools who are greatly supported within the Waterton Academy Trust. Our vision at South Kirkby Academy is to ensure all our children achieve success through DEDICATION, ASPIRATION, CO-OPERATION and INSPIRATION.  

We are seeking to appoint one high quality teacher to join a team who have the highest expectations of themselves and the children in their care.  

The post is a full time position and will be based in Year 5 initially for 1 year. 

Successful candidate will:

 Have relevant experience in the upper primary phase 

 Deliver outstanding practice

 Have a passion to achieve our vision and see every child succeed

 Drive the 4 core values of dedication, aspiration, co-operation and inspiration

 Be committed to working as part of a team in our school and within our Trust

 Actively contribute to the wider life of school and our Trust

 Have a creative and stimulating approach to teaching

 Not be afraid to roll their sleeves up and work hard

 Have good communication skills with children, colleagues, parents and visitors

In return, we can offer:

 A supportive team of staff within school and within our Trust

 Professional development opportunities

 Career progression opportunities

 Outstanding colleagues and leaders to support, coach and inspire your developing practice

 A strong growth mind-set culture

 An absolute commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare and safety of staff and children

 A great atmosphere which promotes inclusion and co-operation

Informal visits to our schools are welcomed and encouraged.  To arrange this please contact: Miss S Travis, Headteacher, by email at office@skacademy.org.uk or by telephone on 01977 643187

For further information please visit: www.watertonacademytrust.org or contact the Senior Administrator, Miss Chelsie Hart, by email at office@skacademy.org.uk or by telephone on 01977 643187

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information. 

Completed application forms should be returned to Miss Chelsie Hart at office@skacademy.org.uk or posted to the school address.  

Please state clearly on your application form the role you are applying for. 

Closing date: 20th April 2020

Shortlisting:   20th April 2020

Interviews:     24th April 2020

Waterton Academy Trust 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.