Job Description

Application closing date
16/01/2026
Location
Elland
Salary
MPR/ UPS.
Package
Part time (5 mornings a week plus PPA)
Job category/type
Schools

Job description

At the heart of the school's effectiveness is the determination of all staff to help pupils to become confident and resilient learners in a happy and fun environment.






Old Earth became an academy in 2011 whilst maintaining good relationships with the Calderdale LA.





It enjoys strong links with its local community of primary and secondary schools and has very good relationships with parents and the wider local community.





Trustees are seeking to employ an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and creative teacher to work within our hugely supportive team.





The successful candidate must be an enthusiastic and committed practitioner. This post will be in one of our Year 3 classes 5 mornings a week.



This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is looking to develop themselves in a supportive and dynamic school environment.





We would be particularly interested to hear from candidates with innovative ideas to further develop our existing provision for our brilliant children. If you are bursting with ideas, we would like to hear from you.





Applications are welcomed from Early Career Teacher's and experienced teachers.





You will:




Be someone who strives to be an outstanding classroom practitioner Articulate and demonstrate knowledge of current primary curriculum practice

Demonstrate a genuine commitment to achieve the best for our children and their families.




We can offer




Brilliant, motivated and enthusiastic children

Opportunities for professional development Athriving, dynamic, happy and caring environment Adedicated and supportive staff team committed to whole school development
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.





We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.





Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.





If you would like to learn more about this post and interested in joining our team of committed professionals, please download our application pack from https://www.oldearth.co.uk/work-for-us , https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/v2/residents/jobs-and-volunteering & https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/





These can be arranged by contacting the school on (01422) 375316 or by email admin@oldearth.calderdale.sch.uk

Closing date: Friday 16th January 2026 (Midday)

Interviews: Week beginning 19th January 2026.