EYFS Teacher

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is looking to appoint an EYFS Teacher to join our Primary Academies. This is a full-time position and the chosen candidate will be deployed into Reception. 

This is a temporary vacancy covering an existing employee's maternity leave. Therefore, this appointment will end on the 31 August 2025 or when the employee returns to work, depending on which is sooner. 

Our core belief is that children come first, and that every child, irrespective of their background, has the right to an outstanding education. We believe the foundations of strong teaching are based on effective relationships, high expectations and a sense of belonging. We place children at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success, achieving high academic outcomes and a positive climate for learning. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate enthusiasm, passion and determination to meet the needs of all children and have a willingness to learn and develop.

In return, the chosen candidate will have the chance to join a supportive and collaborative team. They will be provided with high quality curriculum resources and connections to planning networks for various age groups. Their growth and development will be a focus, and they will have access to excellent opportunities for continuous professional development.

The successful candidate will be based at Outwood Primary Academy Ledger Lane. OPA Ledger Lane is committed to providing outstanding quality wave one teaching and are proud that our results in all key areas are above national standards. We believe in the importance of enhancing and enriching our curriculum through visitors and visits, to bring learning to life for our children. Ledger Lane fosters a whole school community approach to developing positive relationships, confidence and self-belief which drives our vision of children first. We pride ourselves on being a friendly, nurturing and inclusive staff who are dedicated to providing the best possible education for our children. We encourage a culture of continuous improvement and believe in investing in staff to enable them to reach their full potential. 

However, as a Teacher you are appointed to the Trust within the Central Cluster therefore, you may be required to work at any of our academies within your cluster or any of the Primary Academies we are supporting as directed by the Executive Principal. 

For further information regarding our primary academies, please click here. 

Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge or an ECT starting your career, we would love to hear from you! Visits to any of our schools are warmly welcomed. 

To view our job description please click here.

To view our person specification please click here

For more information and to apply online, please click the apply button.

Closing date: Midday on 10 May 2024.

Interview date: 15 May 2024.

We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.