KS2 Teacher - Hopton Primary School

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Hopton Primary School

Hours

Full Time

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Woodend Road, Mirfield, WF14 8PR

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

From 7th December until 31st August 2027

Grade

MPS / UPS

Salary

MPS / UPS

Advert Wording

Key Stage 2 Full Time Teacher (Year 3/4)

Fixed Term (Maternity Leave) - 7th December to 31st August 2027

The Governing Body of Hopton Primary School wishes to appoint a highly skilled, innovative and creative teacher to work in school, initially in Key Stage 2 from September 2026.

The school is a Victorian building set in a rural area and is part of a pyramid of five primary schools in the Mirfield area. It is a school of 284 pupils and 40 staff and holds a key role in the local community.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has considerable experience of teaching and has high expectations for all.
• Has a secure understanding and experience of implementing amendments for children with additional needs.
• Is dedicated, energetic and proactive, with the vision and motivation to inspire others.
• Is committed to helping us nurture excellence and drive our school forward.
• Will support partnerships with pupils, staff, parents, Governors and the community.
• Is an effective communicator helping to work with teachers to implement effective behaviour management strategies and the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum.

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic, co-operative, happy children.
• A friendly, supportive team of staff and Governors.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.
  
  

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. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As part of our safer recruitment process we will complete an internet search on you.

Visits are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 6th October at 10 am, Wednesday 7th October at 4 pm or Thursday 8th October 10 am, please contact the office, on telephone: 01924 489736 to make an appointment. For more information on the school you can visit the school website at www.hoptonprimaryschool.co.uk

To apply for this job, please visit https://jobs.kirklees.gov.uk

Application forms should be returned by emailing – office.hopton@kirkleeseducation.uk or by posting to the Head teacher at the school by 12.00 pm Friday 9th October 2026

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date

09 October 2026, 12:00 PM

Important Information

Job profile/description

Teacher Job description.docx – 16KB
Converted File Teacher Job description.docx.pdf – 34KB

Additional document 1

KS 2 Personnel Specification.doc – 34KB
Converted File KS 2 Personnel Specification.pdf – 36KB