Description Role: EYFS Teacher Academy: Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate Start Date: 01/09/2026 Salary (Actual Salary): £13,166.40 to £20,419.20 Working Pattern: 0.4 - 2 Days per week, Thursday & Friday, Term Time only. 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 EYFS 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. Welcome from the Principal/Exec Principal 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. EYFS As an Early years teacher working within our family of schools, you will nurture young children's curiosity and development through play-based learning, creating a safe and stimulating environment that fosters social, emotional, and academic growth in preparation for primary education. Outwood Primary Academy Lofthouse Gate is based in the cathedral city of Wakefield and we are proud to be rated Outstanding by Ofsted. We are a welcoming and supportive academy, with a relentless determination to provide the very best education for every child. We place children at the centre of everything we do, with a focus on creating a culture of success and a positive climate for learning. OPA Lofthouse Gate joined the Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) in 2013. As a member of the Outwood Family we believe in putting Children First, raising standards and transforming lives. If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Emma Cadman Principal on 01924 821160 or enquiries@lofthousegate.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