What skills and experience we're looking for Role: KS2 Teacher/SENCo responsibility Key Stage: KS2 Working Pattern: Permanent 3 days classroom-based, 2 days SENDCo responsibility. Start Date: ASAP Location: Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green (within Wakefield ‘South’) A message from Lindsey Corbett (Principal) Thank you for taking the time to find out more about our current vacancy at Outwood Primary Academy Newstead Green. As Principal, I am really proud to be able to introduce you to our academy. Situated in the village of Havercroft that sits on the border of Wakefield and Barnsley. We are a small one form entry primary school which prides itself on our work within our community to improve the lives of not only our pupils but of our families too. We striveto provide a holistic education for all. We are committed to promoting an inclusive environment which allows all children regardless of background and any individual needs to thrive. The team at Newstead Green are what make it a special place to be. We go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our children and families. We support each other and our leaders always ensure staff development, aspirations and opinions are taken into account and fully valued. We are proud to be part of the Outwood Family, a Trust renowned for its commitment to transforming lives and raising standards. If you share our passion for making a real difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team. I look forward to meeting you. 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. What the school offers its staff What will we do for you? • A competitive salary with pay progression • A fantastic pension and additional benefits • Flexible family friendly policies from day one • Wellbeing strategy and Employee Assistance Programme • Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week andmuch more(for teaching roles) Further information on employee benefits can be foundhere. To find out more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please clickhere. We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. 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. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.