Willow Green Academy are looking to appoint a Primary Teacher to join our academy team in September 2023 on a full-time, permanent basis.

Willow Green academy is a single-form-entry school situated in Ferrybridge, West Yorkshire. There are approximately 241 pupils on role including 34 part time Nursery pupils. Priding ourselves on our welcoming atmosphere and community ethos we aim to provide our children with rich learning experiences which are designed to develop the whole chid. This is encapsulated in our school motto ‘A childhood of experiences for lifetime of success’.

At Willow Green Academy everyone works together within a positive, calm and nurturing environment, insisting upon high aspirations for all pupils and staff. We believe that all of our children can achieve, and we ensure that our pupils are given the opportunities and support they need to thrive and succeed.

Through our broad ASPIRE curriculum pupils experience a wide variety of engaging learning opportunities and our extensive grounds provide opportunities for outdoor learning, including forest schools in our very own nature area. ASPIRE represents the strands of Achievement, Safety, Pride, Independence, Responsibility and Engagement as these are the core values that drive everything we do. Our aim is that our pupils leave us as well-developed, rounded citizens with strong personal and social and communication skills, with a sense of independence, confidence and identity. They will also possess secure skills and knowledge from across the curriculum with a focus on the importance of strong communication, language and oracy.

Pupils, staff and parents are proud of Willow Green, the exciting learning that takes place here and the community atmosphere that is central to everything we do.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking, ambitious team in a welcoming, friendly school. This role would suit anyone looking to progress in their teaching career and in turn develop their wider leadership responsibilities.

Visits to the academy would be warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact the academy on 01977 722487 if you would like to arrange a visit or if you require any further information.

We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including: