Beckfoot Oakbank Academy
Bradford
£32,916 - £51,048 per year
Salary:
MPS - UPS
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
15 October 2025
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a Fixed Term Year 2 Classroom Teacher for Maternity Cover
Working Pattern – Full time, Monday to Friday 8.20am to 3.15pm.
The right candidate will be a highly valued member of our Teaching Team within Team Beckfoot Priestthorpe. We are a local trust with a national outward focus, determined to make a difference to the community that we are so privileged to serve. We would urge you to take the opportunity to visit us or speak to us to find out more.
We understand that choosing an employer and changing roles is a big decision. We will always invest time in talking to anyone who is seeking more details about any role.
About us
Our mission is to create remarkable schools where no child is left behind.
Established in 2013, we are a well-respected local school trust, completely committed to our inclusive and ambitious mission.
We are different to many trusts in that we are diverse in composition; 10 schools: primary, secondary, and special and this gives us a unique feel as we learn so much from one another.
We want our students to love learning and be well placed to do something great with their lives, our values of enjoy, learn, succeed reflect this.
We are ambitious for all our children, and we are determined that all can succeed
We value our teams and are committed to the professional development of all.
We are proud of the clarity that we have as expressed in our principles of alignment and the value that we place on individual and school diversity.
This Trust is determined that everyone has the power to lead and that we serve our local community in action as well as words.
All our leaders are committed to being supported and challenged to be better tomorrow than they are today and are genuinely excited about the next phase in our journey to remarkable.
We are Team Beckfoot Trust and Team School
Why Choose Beckfoot Priestthorpe
We are a small local primary school and nursery, recently evaluated by Ofsted as Good
We know our children, families, and staff well and this helps create a real sense of community.
Our school is calm and friendly, and children feel safe and cared for.
We are proud to be part of the Beckfoot Trust, and we are a feeder school for the extremely popular Beckfoot School
We are committed to being a People-First school and our recognition and value of staff and our investment in their professional growth reflects this
Beckfoot Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants as part of our overall vetting checks.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and provides that when applying for certain jobs, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and they do not need to be disclosed to employers. If they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website and further information about filtering offences can be found in DBS filtering guide
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Benefits
We are small enough to feel very connected, yet large enough for all to feel the benefit of scale.
As a minimum we meet national pay and conditions
We have a great reputation as a local employer and we work positively with unions, with an emphasis on fairness and equity.
We find ways to reduce unnecessary workload
We are positive about flexible working requests and are constantly seeking out best practice to enhance employee experience
We consult on any big changes to policy.
We listen carefully to our employees through an annual nationally benchmarked survey and through many opportunities to hear the voice of the individual.
We are compassionate when colleagues face difficulties and seek to remove barriers to enhance employee engagement
We have a free Employee Assistance Programme that provides confidential counselling and advice for employees and their family
We dedicate time to teamwork
We authentically value staff through specific praise, recognising what they do to make a difference to the lives of young people daily
We understand the need for psychological safety, and we work hard to remove the barriers to true inclusion for all
Our people matter, being a People First Organisation is a key strategic aim and our People Charter frames our commitment - included in the candidate pack below.
We value clarity of communication so that all can belong.
Our leaders are highly visible and committed to providing calm, purposeful and motivational environments where teachers can teach, and learners can learn
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About Beckfoot Oakbank Academy
Beckfoot Oakbank Academy
Oakworth Road, Keighley
West Yorkshire
BD22 7DU
United Kingdom
Beckfoot Oakbank is an 11-18 Secondary School and Sixth Form located in Keighley. We are a school on a transformative journey, dedicated to ensuring that all of our pupils succeed academically, pursue aspirational careers, and enjoy fulfilling lives. As one of 10 schools in the Beckfoot Trust, we are committed to creating remarkable schools where no child is left behind.
Our offer
* A supportive environment: We are totally student-centred, creating an environment where students can become academically self-disciplined, outward-looking, selfless adults.
* Community pride: Our school community is one that children, families, and staff are proud to be a part of. We work together to serve our community so everyone can belong.
* People First Charter: We are committed to being a people first organisation. We prioritise the wellbeing and development of our staff, ensuring they feel valued and supported in every aspect of their professional journey.
* Supportive leadership: Our leadership team is committed to providing guidance and support to help staff excel in their roles.
* Professional growth: We offer numerous opportunities for professional development, enabling our team to grow and develop throughout their journey.
* Trust collaboration: We collaborate with our 10 other schools, sharing best practices, resources, and expertise to enhance our individual offerings and grow together on our journey to remarkable.
Work with us
Joining Beckfoot Oakbank means joining a team that plays a key role in ensuring our students can enjoy, learn, and succeed, while supporting them to be the best version of themselves. Our team enjoys belonging to a vibrant school community. Explore opportunities available at Beckfoot School and join our dedicated and dynamic team.
Vision and values
Beckfoot Trust aims to create a family of remarkable schools where no child is left behind. Our schools sit at the heart of their communities, working together to ensure that all our young people and staff can enjoy, learn, and succeed.
Enjoy: We enjoy belonging to Beckfoot Oakbank.
Learn: We are all here to learn.
Succeed: We are determined to succeed.
Learn more about our Trust
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