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Organisation
Schools
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Directorate
Secondary Schools
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Service Area
Ossett Academy, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, England, WF5 0DG
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Hours
32.5 Hours Per Week, Term Time only + 5 Inset Days
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Number of Jobs
1
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Location(s)
Ossett Academy, Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, West Yorkshire, England, WF5 0DG
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Position type
Temporary
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Length of contract
Fixed Term for 12 Months
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Grade
Scale 5
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Salary
£21,871 to £23,725 per annum (actual salary)
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Advert Wording
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Ossett Academy
Associate Teacher
32.5 Hours Per Week, Term Time only + 5 Inset Days
Temporary until 31 August 2027 in the first instance
To Start September 2026
Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in the classroom while gaining invaluable experience in education? Ossett Academy & Accord Sixth Form are seeking an adaptable, motivated and enthusiastic Associate Teacher to join our dedicated team.
In this dynamic role, you will drive pupil success by providing high-quality classroom cover across the entire curriculum. You will confidently lead and manage classes, delivering lessons with the clarity and enthusiasm needed to keep pupils engaged. By fostering an orderly and enriching learning environment, you will ensure every pupil continues to thrive and progress in their studies.
We are looking for a graduate with a degree in a subject relevant to our curriculum. If you are eager to gain hands-on teaching experience or are looking for a stepping stone into an unqualified teacher role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
This position is on a full-time basis working Monday to Friday 8.15am to 3.15pm.This position is temporary in the first instance to 31 August 2027.
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.
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
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
[email protected] or call on 01924 282748.
Closing Date: Friday 10 July 2026 at 9.00am
Interviews likely to be held: week commencing 13 July 2026
Application forms are available from Vacancies
Completed application forms to be returned to
[email protected].
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.
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Closing date
10 July 2026, 9:00 AM
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