Key Stage 1 Teacher
Location: Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands (Wakefield South)
Contract: Temporary Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026
Your Career, Your Pathway
Thank you for taking the time to find out more about our current vacancy at Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands
It is with genuine pride that, as Principal, I introduce you to our academy. Positioned centrally within the Woodlands community, and in close proximity to Doncaster, we are committed to a sustained pursuit of excellence and a firm belief that every child deserves to aspire to greatness.
Our exceptional work with the wider local community to broaden our children’s educational opportunities and life experiences, is what makes Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands really special. The staff here are highly dedicated and passionate professionals who consistently exceed expectations in their efforts to positively impact the lives of our students. They are united by a shared belief in the importance of forging strong relationships with our pupils and families which empowers us to ensure our pupils receive the best possible education. We prioritize collaborative working, delivering an innovative curriculum and continually refining our pedagogy to provide the optimal learning experience for each student.
We are privileged to be part of the Outwood Family, a Trust distinguished by its dedication to facilitating personal development and raising academic standards. Should your professional aspirations align with our commitment to making a substantial contribution to the lives of young people, we would be pleased to welcome you to our team.
I anticipate the opportunity to engage with you.
Recruitment Booklet:
- To access the Teacher recruitment booklet click here
The localities are:
- Wakefield ‘Central’ (OPA Ledger Lane, Lofthouse Gate, Kirkhamgate, Park Hill, Greenhill)
- Wakefield ‘South’, Barnsley, Doncaster (OPA Bell Lane, Newstead Green, Littleworth Grange, Darfield and Woodlands)
- North (OPA Greystone, OPA Alne)
- East (Outwood Junior Academy Brumby)
If you have any questions regarding this role or wish to arrange a visit, please contact Nic Mullooly at n.mullooly@outwood.com
Responsibilities
The Primary Classroom Teacher's core duties involve responsibility for supervision and the progress of children in allocated classes , which includes striving to deliver outstanding and interactive lessons and ensuring differentiation and personalisation of learning for all children.
The role requires applying current guidelines on effective learning and teaching , developing and implementing a scheme of work , and providing good quality assessment using formative and summative methods. Teachers must also evaluate lessons and their teaching strategies to reflect and act on strengths and areas for development , track children's progress against their targets , and promote the consistent and fair use of the behaviour policy within the Academy environment.
Furthermore, the teacher acts as the first line of contact for parents' and carers' concerns regarding their child's performance and well-being.
- To view our job description please click here.
Qualifications
- To view our person specification please click here
- To view our SENDCo specific person specification please click here
