Associate Teacher
Ossett Academy & Sixth Form College
Wakefield
- £21,871 - £23,725 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Scale 5, £21,871 to £23,725 per annum | Actual salary for 32.5 hours per week, term time only + 5 INSET Days
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 September 2026
- Apply by:
- 29 May 2026
Job overview
Are you ready to turn your passion for education into a rewarding career? Ossett Academy & Accord Sixth Form are seeking to appoint an adaptable and motivated Associate Teacher to join our dedicated team.
The Academy needs an enthusiastic individual with a passion for Education, to provide cover for classes in the absence of teachers as and when required across the whole curriculum. Candidates will be able to teach with confidence, creating an enriching and orderly environment in which pupils can learn. Successful candidates will also be required to utilise specialist skills for classroom activities, to enhance the learning and progress of pupils in subject areas.
The successful candidate will be qualified to a degree level in a subject area of relevance to the curriculum at the Academy. The role would be an ideal opportunity for someone looking to gain teaching experience and/or move onto an unqualified teacher role.
This position is on a full-time basis working Monday to Friday 8.15am to 3.15pm.
At Ossett Academy we strive to create an environment where pupils enjoy learning and are given opportunity to stretch themselves both academically and also through a wide range of other extra-curricular activities. Our success is founded on traditional values set in a warm friendly environment.
We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit prior to applying.
As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits and we also encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our ‘People Pledge’ and our recently launched Employee Benefit package Working For Our Trust - Accord (accordmat.org).
Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees' Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:
Membership in either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
Technology scheme via SmartTech*
Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards
Access to an industry-leading Employee Assistance Programme
24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Healthcare Cash Plans
Cycle to Work Scheme*
Free annual flu jab
Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
*restrictions apply
The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September 2016 and is currently made up of five academies, four of which were the founding members of the Trust. The Trust is committed to providing world-class education for all our young people within our community, and as such, we recognise the pivotal role that our staff team have in this respect. The Trust places at the heart of its development a commitment to high-quality professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff, we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for young people.
We offer a supportive work environment with a dedicated and approachable central operational team and an educational strategy group that will work with you in order for you to reach your career goals and aspirations.
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact hr@accordmat.org or call 01924 921213.
Application forms are available from our website via the 'Apply ' button. Completed application forms to be returned to hr@accordmat.org
Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 29 May 2026.
Interviews are likely to be held week commencing 1 June 2026.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Accord Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high-quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to, Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+, and/or are registered with a disability. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of the application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.
The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
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About Ossett Academy & Sixth Form College
- Ossett Academy & Sixth Form College
- Storrs Hill Road, Ossett
- West Yorkshire
- WF5 0DG
- United Kingdom
Ossett Academy is proud to be part of Place Partnership, a family of schools where collaboration, professional growth and high-quality education go hand in hand. While every academy retains its own distinctive character and strong community identity, colleagues across the Trust benefit from shared expertise, excellent development opportunities and the support of a wider network of passionate education professionals.
Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College is a co-educational 11-18 secondary school for more than 1,700 pupils, including more than 230 Sixth Form students. Our academy is in the heart of Ossett, Wakefield, and we are proud to serve our local community.
We are a happy, thriving academy providing high-quality education both in the classroom and through a wide range of extracurricular and enrichment activities. We take the business of learning and personal development seriously. We provide an inspiring curriculum based on knowledge acquisition and fostering a love of learning. Pupils are valued as individuals, and we are passionately committed to their achievement, personal growth and excellence in everything we do. We have a history of strong academic performance and put much of our success down to our values, aspirations and vision, as well as working in partnership with a community who take pride in their local school.
Without exception, all staff in the academy have the very highest expectations of our pupils in every aspect of academy life. From high levels of attendance and punctuality to pupils’ behaviour and conduct in lessons and around the academy, we believe that by paying close attention to the details and getting them just right, we support our pupils to thrive and develop into fine citizens who are ambassadors for their family and community.
The purposeful atmosphere and friendliness of our school community is palpable. We value positive relationships at all levels. Good behaviour, hard work, pupil participation and a real desire to learn and improve are central to achievement. We believe in the potential of every pupil, providing opportunities and enabling them to thrive in our caring environment.
Joining Ossett Academy means becoming part of something bigger. Alongside the welcoming, supportive environment of our school, you'll benefit from the collaboration, innovation and career opportunities that come with being part of Place Partnership. Whether you're an experienced professional or just beginning your career in education, you'll be joining a Trust that is committed to developing its people, investing in its schools and helping every member of staff make a lasting difference to the lives of young people.
Head of Academy – Mr A Lunn
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