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Number of Jobs
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Location(s)
Ossett Academy & Accord Sixth Form, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett West Yorkshire WF5 0DG
Position type
Permanent
Salary
Scale 5, 21,871 to 23,725 actual salary (Pay Award 2025/2026 inclusive)
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Ossett Academy
To Start September 2025
Are you looking for your next challenge? Do you want a varied and interesting role, which stretches you as an individual? If so, then Ossett Academy & Accord Sixth Form are seeking
to appoint to the role of Associate Teacher.
The Academy needs an enthusiastic individual with the creativity and passion for education to provide cover for classes in the absence of teachers as and when required across the whole curriculum through Years 7 to 13, and who can create an enriching and orderly environment in which pupils can learn. Successful candidates will also be required to utilise specialist skills for activities which enhances the learning and progress of pupils in subject areas.
The successful candidate will be qualified to a degree level in a subject area of relevance to the curriculum at the Academy. The role would be an ideal opportunity for someone looking to gain teaching experience and/or move onto an unqualified teacher role.
This position is on a full-time basis working Monday to Friday 8.15am to 3.15pm, with a half an hour unpaid lunch break per day.
At Ossett Academy we strive to create an environment where pupils enjoy learning and are given opportunity to stretch themselves both academically and also through a wide range of other extra-curricular activities. Our success is founded on traditional values set in a warm friendly environment.
Ossett Academy is an Ofsted 'good' rated secondary academy with great facilities and fantastic staff. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking, ambitious team in a welcoming, friendly school.
We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits and we also encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our 'People Pledge' and our recently launched Employee Benefit package
Working For Our Trust - Accord (accordmat.org)
.
Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:
Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
Technology scheme via SmartTech Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards
Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Healthcare Cash Plans
Cycle to Work Scheme Free annual flu jab
Free, on-site parking at every site
Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
restrictions apply
The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September 2016 and is currently made up of five academies, four of which were the founding members of the Trust. The Trust is committed to providing world class education for all our young people within our community and as such we recognise the pivotal role that our staff team have in this respect. The Trust places at the heart of its development a commitment to high quality
professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for young people.
We offer a supportive work environment with a dedicated and approachable central operational team and an educational strategy group who will work with you in order for you to reach your career goals and aspirations.
For an informal discussion about this position please contact
hr@accordmat.org
or call on 01924 282748.
Closing Date: Friday 05 September 2025 at 9:00am
Interviews are expected to be held: week commencing 08 September 2025
Application forms are available from
Vacancies | Accord Multi Academy Trust
Completed application forms to be returned to
hr@accordmat.org
.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Accord Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+; and/or are registered with a disability. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.
The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check
Closing date
05 September 2025, 9:00 AM
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