Class Teacher

Accord Multi Academy Trust; Horbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational organization is seeking an inspiring Class Teacher for Horbury Primary Academy starting Easter 2026. This role requires a passionate educator who can motivate and develop pupils. Key responsibilities include delivering high-quality teaching while contributing to a supportive and inclusive school community. The successful candidate will benefit from a robust professional development program and support during their career, making this position ideal for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

Benefits

Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Technology scheme via SmartTech

Access to discounts via Accord Rewards

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 access to healthcare services

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free annual flu jab

Free on-site parking

Trained Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Demonstrate consistently good or better teaching.
• Support a positive learning environment for pupils.
• Collaborate with team members for professional development.

Responsibilities

• Instill an interest in the subject among pupils.
• Contribute to the wider school community.
• Engage in professional development opportunities.

Skills

Passion for teaching

Ability to motivate pupils

Innovative teaching methods

Key Stage 2 experience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Location : Horbury Primary Academy
Start Date : Easter 2026
Application Deadline : Wednesday 28 January 2026
Contract : Permanent
Salary : MPR/UPR

Are you an enthusiastic and inspiring Class Teacher? If so, you will be interested in the opportunity that we currently have available at Horbury Primary Academy from Easter 2026. You will have passion and enthusiasm, alongside the skills and desire to develop pupils in your classes and help them achieve excellent academic results.

We value challenge and active participation. The successful applicant will relentlessly pursue instilling an interest in their subject amongst all pupils, they will be innovative, with demonstrable resilience, vision and energy. Key Stage 2 experience is desirable, but not essential.

Horbury Primary Academy is an Ofsted ‘good’ rated primary 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.

You will need to demonstrate consistently good or better teaching, motivate and inspire pupils whilst setting high expectations. We would encourage the successful candidate to play an active role in the wider part of the school where they will be supported by a team of friendly staff and lovely children.

Applications are welcomed from teachers across the experience range. We offer an extensive programme of academy and Trust Professional Development to ensure all colleagues continue to develop as practitioners and have opportunities to work collaboratively across subjects and across academies within our Trust.

We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs). As an ECT you will have an experienced subject mentor assigned from day one in post. Colleagues are supported through their early career years with regular check ins from line managers and opportunities to meet with other ECT’s across the Trust and colleagues from HR where any further support and guidance may be required. We are an inclusive academy and Trust and embrace opportunities to develop all colleagues on their journey to success. All newly appointed teaching colleagues receive a bespoke onboarding induction including their first day off timetable to ensure sufficient time and preparation can take place.

If you have the vision and skills to deliver inspirational teaching whilst having the focus and drive to ensure successful outcomes are reached we’d love to hear from you.

We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit prior to applying. In order to arrange a visit to the academy, please contact the Admin Team on 01924 263224 or email at [e-mail] .

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 Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans
• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid 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 any queries on how to apply for the position, please contact [e-mail] or call on 01924 921213. For an informal discussion around the role, please contact Horbury Primary Academy Admin Team on 01924 263224 or email at [e-mail] .

Closing Date: Wednesday 28 January 2026 at 9.00am

Interviews likely to be held: week commencing 02 February 2026

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.