Teacher

Teacher (Kirklees) Hours: 35.5 hours per week, term time plus 10 days Starting salary: In line with national teachers pay scale Location: Dyson Wood Way, Huddersfield, HD2 1GN Do you believe in the transformative power of education? Join our mission to inspire and empower young people, making a lasting impact on their lives. At Pivot we believe learners deserve better. We are a specialist independent provision with sites in Kirklees, Wakefield, Bradford and Leeds. In our academies we teach and support learners from Key Stages 1 – 5 who have been excluded from school or those with an EHCP who require a specialist placement. Every day our teams do incredible work, making a huge difference to the lives of complex and challenging learners. We are currently seeking an experienced and reflective Teacher to join our Kirklees provision. Experience from Upper KS2-5 would be beneficial but is not essential. Pivot Academy Kirklees provides education and therapeutic support for learners who have social & emotional mental health, sensory or executive function challenges who may be supported by an EHCP. We work with families to provide bespoke provision based on the individual needs of each learner, giving them opportunities to gain a variety of qualifications, following personalised pathways through to further education or employment. What we can offer you: • Inclusive environment: We cater for learners with diverse learning needs, providing a positive, supportive and nurturing atmosphere where you can thrive as a teacher, purposefully delivering exciting lessons that meet specialist needs. • Small Class Sizes: Enjoy the benefits of teaching smaller groups, allowing for personalised attention and meaningful connections. This means more time to plan, deliver and assess, making the difference in the classroom, where it really matters. • Holistic Approach: We focus on developing not only academic skills but also life and personal skills, fostering well-rounded individuals, transforming the futures of our learners. • Collaborative Team: Join a small, passionate team of educators committed to making a difference in learners’ lives. Receive full support from a dedicated team of senior leaders and colleagues, with a focus on your professional development and career progression. • Ethical Commitment: Join a community that values empathy, kindness, and integrity. What we are looking for: • Passion: A love for teaching and a desire to ignite curiosity in our learners. • Adaptability: Flexibility to tailor teaching methods to individual learners’ needs. • Empathy: Understanding and supporting learners using trauma informed practice. • Creativity: Innovative approaches to make subjects engaging and relatable. • Commitment: Helping learners to achieve their potential, with high expectations of themselves and others. Working at Pivot will give you a real chance to change the lives of our learners and we truly believe you will find working here a rewarding experience. We also offer: • A supportive and forward-thinking school culture • Ongoing professional development and support for relevant qualifications • Focus on wellbeing for all & access to employee assistance programmes • Flexible working arrangements and early finish Fridays • Further additional benefits, including access to an EV scheme, blue light card entitlement, eye-test reimbursement, financial wellbeing service, work mobile phone and death in service benefit Don’t miss this opportunity! You’ll find the full job description and how to apply on our website www.pivot-group.uk/current-vacancies. Complete an application form there and return it to the HR team at recruitment@pivot-group.co.uk. Closing Date: 29 June 2026 We do encourage you to submit your application form as soon as possible as we reserve the right to change the closing date for a vacancy. We are committed to safeguarding our young people and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check and appropriate referencing. During the shortlisting process, Pivot will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.