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Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Netherton I & N School.
Interview: Friday 15th May 2026.Start Date: 1st September 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Are you an inspiring Early Years teacher with a passion for nurturing young learners at the very start of their school journey?
We are seeking a dedicated and creative practitioner to join our warm and welcoming infant and nursery school community. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a setting where children truly come first, learning is both fun and ambitious, and every child is supported to thrive.
About our school
We are a caring, friendly and values-led school with high expectations for all. Our ethos is rooted in ensuring that every child feels safe, happy and inspired to learn. Staff work closely as a team and build strong relationships with families, creating a genuine sense of community.
Our Early Years provision offers a vibrant and nurturing environment, and we pride ourselves on delivering a rich, play-based curriculum that supports children’s academic, social and emotional development.
A particular strength of our setting is our commitment to outdoor learning and Forest School. Children benefit from regular opportunities to explore, investigate and develop independence through hands-on experiences in our outdoor spaces, supporting curiosity, resilience and a love of learning.
If you are an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to start your teaching career in a welcoming and supportive school, we encourage you to apply.
What you’ll get in return?
You’ll be joining a school and a Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!
In addition to this you will benefit from:
Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.
If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.
A tour of the school will be available on Thursday 30th April at 1pm or Tuesday 5th May at 10am, please contact the school office to confirm your attendance.
HOW TO APPLY
Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role, ahead of making a formal application, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our School Business Officer; Helen Need via h.need@netherton.TLT.school
If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application fully by clicking here before the deadline.
SAFER RECRUITMENT
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
08 May 2026, 9:00 AM
This vacancy is closed to applications.