Upper Foundation Teacher (Fixed Term, Maternity Cover)

Ref: P585

Required for February 2022

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust comprising of eight schools, six primaries and two 11 - 16 secondary schools. The Trust is a medium sized family of schools all located within a tight geographic hub within Pontefract. Pupils are drawn from the local community that includes a mix of different catchment areas. 

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed fixed term Upper Foundation Teacher to join De Lacy Primary School. This candidate will secure outstanding outcomes for pupils through outstanding provision, using effective resources to uphold the highest standards of learning and achievement for all pupils. They will liaise effectively with colleagues to ensure consistency of approach in teaching and learning across the whole Trust.

This is a fixed term, maternity cover contract with a start date of 28th February 2022, and an end date of 31st October 2022. The position is part time, and will be required to work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. 

The school can offer:

• hard-working and highly committed staff who share a common sense of purpose and high expectations of what pupils can achieve

• a supportive Trust as your employer that are strongly committed to providing high quality CPD and career progression

• significant opportunities to work in collaboration with colleagues in this school and across the trust

• the opportunity to work with ambitious and inspirational leaders

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person who:

• has a friendly manner and can communicate effectively with staff and pupils

• will make a difference in changing children’s life chances 

• has the skills and abilities to support children of all abilities and personal needs

• can work effectively as part of a team but can also work independently using their own initiative

• has the ability to form effective relationships with pupils and parents/carers

To arrange a visit (dependent on covid-19 guidelines), or for further information about this role, please contact the school at 01977 722620 or via email at admin@delacy.patrust.org.uk.

To obtain an application form and job specification visit the Trust’s website at www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/vacancies.  

Completed application forms should be returned by email to recruitment@patrust.org.uk no later than 10:00am on Monday 01 November 2021. 

We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from everyone. The Pontefract Academies 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. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks. Successful applicants will also be asked to provide criminal conviction information.