Teacher

Role: Primary Teacher

Key Stage: KS2

Employment basis: Temporary. Covering maternity leave until 31st January 2027,  or when our colleague returns from maternity if sooner.  

Start Date: 1 February 2026

Location: Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green (within the Wakefield 'South', Barnsley, Doncaster locality) 

Positions Available: x 1.0 FTE (£32,916 - £51,048)

As Executive Principal, I am incredibly proud to lead a team of dedicated colleagues across our 13 vibrant Outwood Primary Academies. We are united by a shared passion: to ignite a love of learning in every child and lay the foundations for a lifetime of success.

In our Primary schools, we nurture young minds and foster a joy of discovery through a vibrant and engaging curriculum. We champion a playful approach to learning, where curiosity, creativity, and collaboration are celebrated, and we hold high expectations for every child, providing tailored support and guidance to help them flourish.

Our dedicated team goes above and beyond to make a difference, creating calm and supportive learning environments where children feel safe, valued, and empowered to explore their potential. We are driven by innovation and ambition, constantly seeking new and better ways to inspire our pupils.

Our Outwood Primary Academies are not just focused on academic outcomes; we're committed to developing well-rounded individuals who are equipped with the skills and knowledge to thrive. We foster resilience, independence, and a love of learning that will stay with our pupils throughout their lives.

We are a close-knit family team, working together to achieve amazing things. We deeply value the importance of community and family, and we have a dedicated strategy to ensure that these relationships are embedded within our schools.

If you're a passionate and dedicated educator who believes in the power of primary education to shape young lives, we invite you to join our Outwood family. Bring your enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment to our team, and together, we'll make a lasting difference in the lives of our children.

A message from the Principal of Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green, Lindsey Corbett. 

Thank you for taking the time to find out more about our current vacancy at Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green.

As Principal, I am really proud to be able to introduce you to our academy. Situated in the village of Havercroft that sits on the border of Wakefield and Barnsley. We are a small one form entry primary school which prides itself on our work within our community to improve the lives of not only our pupils but of our families too.  We strive to provide a holistic education for all. We are committed to promoting an inclusive environment which allows all children regardless of background and any individual needs to thrive. 

The team at Newstead Green are what make it a special place to be.  We go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our children and families. We support each other and our leaders always ensure staff development, aspirations and opinions are taken into account and fully valued.

We are proud to be part of the Outwood Family, a Trust renowned for its commitment to transforming lives and raising standards. If you share our passion for making a real difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team.

I look forward to meeting you.

KS2

As a Key Stage 2 teacher working within our family of schools, you will support children aged 7-11 in developing deeper knowledge and critical thinking through a broad and balanced curriculum, fostering independence, resilience, and a love for learning in preparation for secondary education.

In joining our family of schools, you will be appointed to a school within a local area (see below) and we will work with you to offer deployment to a school that is suitable for you geographically, and that matches your skillset, development and the needs of the school. This brings opportunity and flexibility should you wish to consider working in other schools that bring different challenges and experiences to further develop your practice and input to a wider community. Deployments will always be in consultation and for full academic years unless in exceptional circumstances. 

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 Nicola Mullooly (HR & Business Coordinator) at

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