EYFS Teacher

Role: Primary Teacher

Key Stage:EYFS

Employment basis: Temporary. Covering maternity leave until February 2027 or when our colleague returns from maternity if sooner.

Start Date: 13 February 2026

Location: Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands (within the Wakefield South Barnsley Doncaster locality)

Positions Available: x 1 0.4 FTE Monday & Tuesday (13166.40 - 20419.20)

As Executive Principal I am incredibly proud to lead a team of dedicated colleagues across our 13 vibrant Outwood Primary Academies. We are united by a shared passion: to ignite a love of learning in every child and lay the foundations for a lifetime of success.

In our Primary schools we nurture young minds and foster a joy of discovery through a vibrant and engaging curriculum. We champion a playful approach to learning where curiosity creativity and collaboration are celebrated and we hold high expectations for every child providing tailored support and guidance to help them flourish.

Our dedicated team goes above and beyond to make a difference creating calm and supportive learning environments where children feel safe valued and empowered to explore their potential. We are driven by innovation and ambition constantly seeking new and better ways to inspire our pupils.

Our Outwood Primary Academies are not just focused on academic outcomes; were committed to developing well-rounded individuals who are equipped with the skills and knowledge to thrive. We foster resilience independence and a love of learning that will stay with our pupils throughout their lives.

We are a close-knit family team working together to achieve amazing things. We deeply value the importance of community and family and we have a dedicated strategy to ensure that these relationships are embedded within our schools.

If youre a passionate and dedicated educator who believes in the power of primary education to shape young lives we invite you to join our Outwood family. Bring your enthusiasm creativity and commitment to our team and together well make a lasting difference in the lives of our children.

A message from the Principal of Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands Donna Burnett.

Thank you for taking the time to find out more about our current vacancy at Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands
It is with genuine pride that as Principal I introduce you to our academy. Positioned centrally within the Woodlands community and in close proximity to Doncaster we are committed to a sustained pursuit of excellence and a firm belief that every child deserves to aspire to greatness.
Our exceptional work with the wider local community to broaden our childrens educational opportunities and life experiences is what makes Outwood Primary Academy Woodlands really special. The staff here are highly dedicated and passionate professionals who consistently exceed expectations in their efforts to positively impact the lives of our students. They are united by a shared belief in the importance of forging strong relationships with our pupils and families which empowers us to ensure our pupils receive the best possible education. We prioritize collaborative working delivering an innovative curriculum and continually refining our pedagogy to provide the optimal learning experience for each student.
We are privileged to be part of the Outwood Family a Trust distinguished by its dedication to facilitating personal development and raising academic standards. Should your professional aspirations align with our commitment to making a substantial contribution to the lives of young people we would be pleased to welcome you to our team.
I anticipate the opportunity to engage with you.

EYFS

As an Early years teacher working within our family of schools you will nurture young childrens curiosity and development through play-based learning creating a safe and stimulating environment that fosters social emotional and academic growth in preparation for primary 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.

The 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)

East (Outwood Junior Academy Brumby)

If you have any questions regarding this role or wish to arrange a visit please contact Nicola Mullooly (HR & Business Coordinator) at

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