KS1 Teacher

Job Description

Key Stage 1 Teacher

Location: Outwood Primary Academy Darfield

Contract: Temporary Full-Time - Linked to maternity cover

Start Date: November 2026

Message from Community Executive Principal, Karen Wakefield

As Head of School at Outwood Primary Academy Darfield, I am delighted to share with you what makes our academy so special. Nestled in the heart of the village of Darfield, our one-form entry school offers a unique and nurturing learning environment for children.

Darfield retains a strong sense of community, a legacy from its rich history. This close-knit spirit is something we cherish and weave into the fabric of our school. At Outwood Primary Academy Darfield, we believe that a strong partnership between school, home, and the wider community is essential for every child's success.

Being part of the Outwood Family of schools is something we’re incredibly proud of at Outwood Primary Academy Darfield. This trust is known for its dedication to raising standards and transforming lives, and that same sense of family and support is at the heart of our academy.

We're a dedicated team passionate about providing the very best education, nurturing personal development, and ensuring every child reaches their full potential. We believe every interaction matters, and our warm and welcoming community fosters a culture of praise and encouragement, celebrating both big achievements and small steps forward for pupils and staff.

If you’re a committed and enthusiastic individual who shares our values and is driven to help children thrive, we’d love to hear from you. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment that values reflective practice and innovation, where your contributions will be valued and your own growth nurtured. Join our team of like‑minded professionals and make a real difference.

Localities are:

• Wakefield ‘Central’ (OPA Ledger Lane, Lofthouse Gate, Kirkhamgate, Park Hill, Greenhill)
• Wakefield ‘South’, Barnsley, Doncaster (OPA Bell Lane, Newstead Green, Littleworth Grange, Darfield and Woodlands)
• North (OPA Greystone, OPA Alne)

If you have any questions regarding this role or wish to arrange a visit, please contact Nic Mullooly at

The Primary Classroom Teacher’s core duties involve responsibility for supervision and the progress of children in allocated classes, which includes striving to deliver outstanding and interactive lessons and ensuring differentiation and personalisation of learning for all children.

The role requires applying current guidelines on effective learning and teaching, developing and implementing a scheme of work, and providing good quality assessment using formative and summative methods. Teachers must also evaluate lessons and their teaching strategies to reflect and act on strengths and areas for development, track children’s progress against their targets, and promote the consistent and fair use of the behaviour policy within the Academy environment.

Furthermore, the teacher acts as the first line of contact for parents’ and carers’ concerns regarding their child’s performance and well‑being.

The essential qualifications for this role are Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant degree. The successful candidate must have experience or training within the primary phase and experience of planning, assessment, and teaching of the National Curriculum.

It is also essential to have experience in the use of positive behaviour strategies. The role requires good personal ICT skills and an understanding of Assessment for Learning. Additionally, the teacher must comply with the academy’s Child Safeguarding Procedures and report concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

• 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 and much more (for teaching roles)

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.