Job Description

Organisations

Highburton CE First Academy

Hours

19.5 hours, Monday - Wednesday - 8.30am to 4pm 1 hour for lunch

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Northfield Lane, Highburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0QT

Position type

Permanent

Salary

qualified(level 4 qualification or above) - SCP 19 - 23 , from 14,323.07

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Highburton CE First Academy

Required as soon as able in 2026


Highburton CE First Academy is a friendly, exciting first school for children from the ages of 4 to 10 years. We pride ourselves on our caring, hard-working Christian ethos and high standards. The school is located in beautiful countryside with strong community links. We aim to provide every child with the opportunity to succeed and ensure we work in partnership with parents. Our expectations of behaviour and respect are high and we provide an exciting curriculum in order to inspire a life-long love of learning.


The successful candidate will:

Have Primary School experience. Have a commitment to excellence for all and be able to inspire children; Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour; Enjoy working in the outdoors (Forest School Leadership is preferred, training will be provided if necessary) Be prepared to complete a paediatric first aid qualification. Be committed to working as a member of a successful team.

We can offer:

Enthusiastic children who are eager to learn; Friendly and supportive staff, Governors and parents; A highly committed and supportive team that embraces change; Excellent resources and facilities.

Why join Enhance Academy Trust?


This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a successful and forward-looking academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.


As a Trust, we have developed a range of employee benefits. Here are just a few examples:

Membership to either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services. GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for our employees and members of their household, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions (which have to paid for) can be delivered to local chemists. Free annual flu jab Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings A paid annual Wellbeing Day - a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing. Wherever possible, PPA at home for teachers.

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.


Applications should demonstrate the ability to fulfil the job description. The job description is attached to this advert.


We welcome visits to our school, ring the office on 01484 506526, to book a visit.


Applications must be made online

using this link

Recruitment

by

11:59 pm, Sunday 4th January 2026.

Shortlisting will be completed Monday 5th January 2026.


Interviews will be on the morning of Thursday 15th January 2026.

Closing date

04 January 2026, 11:55 PM