Description Role: KS2 Teacher (Maternity cover) Academy: Outwood Primary Academy Littleworth Grange Start Date: 01/09/2026 Temporary post to cover Maternity. Salary (Actual Salary): £32,916 - £51,048 Working Pattern: 32.5 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday 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. Recruitment Booklet: To access the Teacher recruitment booklet click here About the Key Stage 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 Caitlin Surtees (HR Administrator) at c.surtees@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 The essential qualifications for this role are Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant degree. The successful candidate must have experience or training within the primary phase and experience of planning, assessment, and teaching of the National Curriculum. It is also essential to have experience in the use of positive behaviour strategies. The role requires good personal ICT skills and an understanding of Assessment for Learning. Additionally, the teacher must comply with the academy's Child Safeguarding Procedures and report concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead. To view our person specification please click here