Class Teacher (Maternity Cover for 12 months) - Kaye’s Academy

To commence Monday 2nd September 2024

Kaye’s Academy are seeking to appoint a full-time class teacher to cover the maternity leave of the current post holder.

Our staff are passionate about making a difference to the learning opportunities of children at Kaye’s.  We are looking for a wonderful teacher to join our team and be part of our exciting future as one of Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust’s schools.  There is flexibility within our teaching team so this position could be from Year 1 to Year 5.  Please state your year group and subject strengths and preferences on your application form. This post is suitable for ECTs. We have lovely ECT mentors in school. Kaye’s Academy leaders are committed to promoting and supporting a healthy work-life balance.

The successful candidate will:

• Actively support the inclusive ethos, educational vision, policies and direction of the school
• Be ambitious for all children- having high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour
• Be enthusiastic and flexible, using their own initiative to create engaging and relevant learning opportunities
• Be a team player
• Be proud to be a class teacher at Kaye’s Academy

We can offer you:

• Friendly and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
• Hardworking, supportive and welcoming colleagues and governors who are committed to school improvement
• The chance to further your career and professional development through a range of CPD

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Kaye’s Academy is situated in the village of Clayton West, Huddersfield.  We have single year groups from Nursery to Year 5. Kaye’s is a friendly, inclusive school where every child is valued and provided with a range of opportunities to be the very best they can be.

If you would like to find out more about the role or would like to visit the school, please contact the School Office by telephoning is 01484 222918 or emailing office@kayesfirst.co.uk

Applications should be returned by email to head@kayesfirst.co.uk for the attention of Mrs Jeanette Dearnley, Headteacher.

Closing Date:  Monday 22nd April 2024 @ 9:00am

Shortlisting:  Monday 22nd April 2024

Interviews: Monday 29th April 2024