Role: KS1 Teacher
Academy: Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange
Start Date: 01/09/2026
Salary (Actual Salary): £32,916 - £51,048
Working Pattern: 32.5 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Temp Maternity Cover until
Are you an enthusiastic and child-centred educator committed to achieving high standards through effective teaching and learning within the primary phase? Join us as a Primary Classroom Teacher, where you will be responsible for the progress and supervision of children in your allocated classes while striving to deliver outstanding and interactive lessons and promoting the consistent and fair use of the behaviour policy.
A message from the Principal…
Thank you for taking the time to consider a career at Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange, located in the heart of Lundwood, Barnsley. Our academy prioritises promoting strong community relationships and fostering a supportive, nurturing environment where children can thrive.
Our dedicated team is committed to maintaining high expectations and making a significant positive impact on our children's lives. We value collaborative practices and professional development, offering ample opportunities for growth.
Joining Littleworth Grange means becoming part of a team that champions both academic achievement and the holistic development of each child through our personal development curriculum. We provide access to excellent resources and the broader support network of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust. We aim to create a professional and supportive atmosphere where staff are empowered to contribute to the success of our students and the academy.
Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange is a school where you can make a genuine impact on the lives of children: We are committed to making a real difference in the lives of our pupils and their families.
KS1
As a Key Stage 1 teacher working within our family of schools, you will build on early learning foundations, guiding children aged 5-7 through a broad and balanced curriculum fostering independence, resilience, and a love for learning in a supportive and stimulating environment.
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)
Recruitment Booklet:
To access the Teacher recruitment booklet click here
If you have any questions regarding this role or wish to arrange a visit, please contact Caitlin Surtees (HR Administrator) at
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).
What will we do for you?
We offer a comprehensive package focused on career development, fair pay, and well-being:
* Competitive Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
* Professional Growth: Access extensive CPD, progression to Masters level, and development via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching.
* Workload & Support: Committed to a manageable workload via our Workload Charter and guarantee a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.
* Wellbeing & Flexibility: Enhanced occupational leave, flexible family policies, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
Take the next step in your professional journey and apply now to access these exceptional development and system-wide impact opportunities.
* Further Information on employee benefits can be found Click Here
* To find our more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please Click Here
Note: If applying from an external job board, please click 'Apply' to access the working links on the Outwood Careers page
Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.
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.