793 education jobs found in Wakefield

Job: Work Placement Officer - Early Years Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire Pay: £150 to £300 per day Duration: 1-year fixed term maternity cover Empowering Learning have been retained by a large college in Wakefield to support them with recruiting a Work Placement Officer to work in Crae and Early Years business area of the College. Duties: Plan and carry out visits to students on work placement. Liaison with the course tutor and placement provider is an essential part of this activity. Visit student groups and prepare them for work placement, in conjunction Personal Tutors. Conduct health and safety checks for placements in line with Group policy. Co-ordinate and undertake any necessary DBS paperwork at interview evenings and enrolment, including collecting and chasing proof of ID. Check student residence against placement location and travel routes to ensure students can get there within a reasonable time and means. Check with students any potential prior history or...

Physical Education Teacher - Daily Supply (Full-Time / Part-Time) Location: Bradford Pay: Daily rate to scale Contract Type: Daily Supply (with ongoing opportunities) About the Role Academics are currently recruiting enthusiastic and motivated Physical Education Teachers to work on a daily supply basis in secondary schools across Bradford. This flexible role is ideal for teachers who enjoy variety and want to gain experience across different school settings while delivering high-quality PE lessons and promoting healthy, active lifestyles. Key Responsibilities Deliver engaging and inclusive Physical Education lessons Teach a range of sports and physical activities Manage behaviour and maintain a safe learning environment Encourage teamwork, fitness, and confidence in students Adapt quickly to different school settings and timetables Work positively with school staff and departments Requirements Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualification...

Tradewind are recruiting! Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Religious Education Teacher, looking for a new opportunity in a community school in Stockport? Tradewind Recruitment is currently looking for a dynamic and innovative Religious Education Teacher, to join a large community secondary school, to start September 2026, for the academic year. This is a full time, long term role, paying up to £223 a day, dependant on your M scale point, and could become a permanent contract for the right candidate. To join us and be successful in this Religious Education Teacher role, you will need to: * Hold QTS Status or QTLS * Be subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks * Provide a CV with full employment/education history with any employment breaks explained * Have the legal right to work in the UK The role The role itself will involve the delivery of Religious Education lessons to students in KS3 and KS4,...

Secondary RE Teacher-Academics-Scunthorpe-RE Are you passionate about exploring the diversity of religious beliefs and promoting understanding and respect among students? Are you committed to nurturing ethical awareness and spiritual development in young learners? If so, we invite you to join our team as a temporary Secondary Religious Education (RE) Teacher! Position Overview: As a Secondary RE Teacher, you will have the opportunity to engage students in thought-provoking discussions about religion, morality, and spirituality. You will guide students in exploring the teachings and traditions of various faiths, fostering an atmosphere of respect, tolerance, and open-mindedness. Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver comprehensive and engaging RE lessons that encourage critical thinking and reflection. Facilitate discussions on religious and ethical issues, encouraging students to express their viewpoints and engage in respectful dialogue. Create a supportive and inclusive...

Location: Blackpool, Preston, and wider Lancashire schools Start Date: September 2026 Contract Type: Full-Time, Full Academic Year (TTO) Salary: Over £2,000 per month before tax About the Role Are you a Football Coach, Scout Leader, Swim Instructor, or Dance Teacher looking for a stable, rewarding career change that keeps your weekends free? Schools across Lancashire are actively seeking dynamic, confident, and energetic individuals who already know how to command a room, engage young people, and manage behaviour. Mainstream secondary schools and specialist academies need Cover Supervisors and Sports/Activity Mentors for the upcoming academic year starting in September 2026. You don't need a formal teaching degree to excel here. If you can keep a squad of footballers focused, lead a scout troop through an activity, or manage a busy dance studio, you already possess the exact transferable skills needed to manage a modern classroom. Why Your Experience Translates Perfectly...

Assistant Educational Psychologist Bradford | Full Time | September 2026 Start | Long-Term Opportunity Are you a Psychology graduate or experienced SEND professional looking to gain valuable experience supporting children and young people with additional needs? PK Education are recruiting for an Assistant Educational Psychologist to support specialist SEND provisions, alternative provisions and inclusion settings across Bradford from September 2026. This rewarding role will involve supporting pupils who face barriers to learning, including social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH), autism, ADHD, communication difficulties, school-based anxiety and attendance challenges. Working alongside SEND teams, pastoral staff and external professionals, you will play a key role in helping pupils engage with education and achieve positive outcomes. This opportunity would be ideal for Psychology graduates, Educational Psychology graduates, Criminology graduates, Childhood Studies...

Youth Worker / Educational Support Officer Full-Time | Temp-to-Perm Opportunity Prospero Teaching is looking for an Youth Engagement Officer to take a position at their school, set in a purpose built school in Bolton. This school is a specialist provision for young people who need that little extra support and guidance, due to SEMH needs. Students at this school can pose challenges but staff who are calm, patient, resilient and caring will make huge differences in this setting. We have worked with this group of schools for several years now and they have a particular interest in securing the services of an enthusiastic graduate for this particular position. There is lots of training available for the successful position and our SLT run regular CPD for all staff. This role would be ideal for someone considering teacher training for September 2027. This role would also suit an experienced SEMH support worker looking for a role where you can get out of the confines of the...

Part-Time Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) Role: Part-Time HLTA Location: Wakefield (WF4) Contract Type: Temporary – Part time Start Date: September 2026 End Date: April 2027 Trust Education are recruiting on behalf of a primary village school in the WF4 area for a dedicated and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). This is a part-time role, starting in September 2026 until Easter 2027, offering a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive Key Stage 2 team supporting Year 3 and Year 4 pupils. The Role: * Supporting teaching and learning across Year 3 and Year 4 during all classroom sessions * Planning, preparing, and delivering targeted intervention work to support pupil progress * Providing occasional class cover where required across Key Stage 2 * Working closely with teaching staff to deliver engaging and effective support sessions * Creating a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment * Supporting pupils of all abilities and...

Primary Teacher, Key Stage 1/2, Normanton Position: (KS1/2) Primary Teacher Location: Normanton, West Yorkshire Contract Type: Temporary, on a supply basis. Salary: £140 – 230 (dependent on experience) Start Date: As soon as possible Trust Education are currently hiring for a Primary Teacher to become part of their team. This is for a role working in a primary school in Normanton, long term basis starting as soon as possible. Ideally, we are looking for someone who has prior experience to support the pupils’ progression in the classroom. This is an exciting chance for a motivated primary teacher to make a real impact in school. As a primary teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging, high quality lessons that inspire students. You will play a key role in helping the pupils at school, progress whilst providing a nurturing environment where every child will grow. Key Responsibilities: * Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of all the pupils including...

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream secondary school in the WF1 area that is seeking to appoint a Design Technology Teacher. The school has a strong commitment to academic achievement and personal development, providing a supportive and inclusive environment where both students and staff are encouraged to thrive. The school is looking to take on a dedicated Design Technology Teacher on a long-term basis with an immediate start. The successful Design Technology Teacher will be responsible for delivering engaging Design Technology lessons across KS3 and KS4, maintaining high standards of teaching and learning, and supporting students to achieve their full potential. The successful Design Technology Teacher will have: • QTS with a Design Technology specialism (ECTs are welcome to apply) • Experience teaching Design Technology across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4 • Strong classroom management skills • A passion for delivering engaging and creative...

Are you an enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner who would like the opportunity to join a friendly team at a 125-place nursery in Leeds? Are you reliable, honest and hard-working? Do you adopt a ‘can-do’ attitude? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a private day-nursery with their search for a Nursery Practitioner. This is an exciting opportunity work with a warm and positive private day-nursery in Birmingham, who focus on child engagement with a therapeutic approach. The setting looks after up to 125 children, and both indoor and outdoor areas are split into age-appropriate sections and provide sensory enhancing activities. The nursery ensures children are able to challenge themselves and take risks in a safe and secure environment. The nursery is looking to take on a Level 3 qualified Nursery Practitioner, on a long-term basis with the opportunity to go permanent for the right Nursery Practitioner. You will report directly to the Nursery Manager and could be required to...

Job Title: SEND Learning Support Assistant  Location: Wakefield  Start Date: Immediate Start  Salary: £90 - £120 per day  Are you adaptable and flexible to the needs of others?  Are you pro-active in supporting young people?  Do you have experience working with children with Autism or challenging behaviours?  TeacherActive is proud to be working with several Special Educational Needs and Disabilities providers across Wakefield, and to continue this, we are looking for experienced SEND Learning Support Assistants / SEND LSAs to join us. As one of the UK’s largest education agencies, we also offer in-house career progression for our staff, demonstrating a commitment to providing quality staff.  We have built strong relationships with a multitude of SEND provisions across Yorkshire, supporting a wide range of diagnoses. If you have experience working with children who are diagnosed with Autism / ASD, SLD / Severe Learning Difficulties, PMLD / Profound & Multiple Learning...

ECT Are you currently completing your primary school teacher training? Are you seeking your first primary teaching role for September 2026? Are you eager and determined to secure the best ECT role for September 2026? DON'T PANIC! Academics are currently working with many primary schools across Wakefield who are seeking ECTs for September 2026. Our client primary schools vary in size and are of good and outstanding OFSTED. They are seeking primary ECTs for EYFS, KS1 & KS2 ** Primary School ECT ** Full Time and Part time roles available ** Schools located in Wakefield and Leeds ** Excellent training opportunities! We place numerous ECTs every year and we can offer the best support in helping you secure your first teaching role. Our job is to help you focus on your teacher training whilst we do the hard work in finding you the right school! Academics Offer: A range of schools in your local area PAYE Dedicated and experienced consultants who are passionate Expert...

Early Years Teacher 🌟 Location: Wakefield Contract: Temporary (Supply through Academics) Salary: £160 - £225 per day Start Date: ASAP The Role We are working in partnership with a welcoming primary school setting to recruit a dedicated Early Years Teacher. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate professional to support children's early development in a nurturing and engaging environment. As an Early Years Teacher you will be responsible for delivering high - quality early years education in line with the EYFS framework, creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning space where every child can thrive. Key Responsibilities ✔️ Plan and deliver creative, play - based learning activities in line with EYFS ✔️ Support children's social, emotional and academic development ✔️ Carry out observations, assessments and record progress ✔️ Build positive relationships with children, parents and colleagues ✔️ Follow safeguarding and setting plicies at all times...

KS1 Teacher based in Wakefield To commence: April 2026 Are you an experienced and motivated educator ready to guide pupils through one of the most important years of their primary journey? We are looking for an outstanding KS1 Teacher based in Wakefield who can inspire confidence, build resilience, and prepare children for the transition to secondary school. This is a very welcoming school with supportive SLT and as a KS1 Teacher based in Wakefield you will be expected to follow the ethos and values of the school. They believe in positive rereinforcements to get the best out of their pupils. As a KS1 Teacher based in Wakefield you must ✅ : Hold QTS or equivalent, with a proven track record in Key Stage 1 teaching Be flexible and adaptable Think on your feet Be reliable with good time keeping Possess strong classroom management Adhere to school policies and follow planning when setIn return, Academics can offer you 🎯 : Competitive rates of daily pay- paid to scale from...

KS2 Teacher based in Wakefield To commence: ASAP Full Time - 5 days a week Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated KS2 Teacher based in Wakefield looking to make a real difference in Key Stage 2? We are looking for an outstanding KS2 Teacher based in Wakefield area who can inspire confidence, build resilience, and prepare children for the transition to secondary school. I have partnered with a warm and friendly mainstream nursery, infant and junior school with an incredibly supportive SLT. As a KS2 Teacher you will be expected to follow the ethos and values of the school. They believe in positive reinforcements to get the best out of their pupils. As a KS2 Teacher based in Wakefield you must ✅ : Hold QTS or equivalent, with a proven track record in Key Stage 2 teaching Outstanding KS2 Practitioner Understanding of how trauma can impact a child's behaviour and ability to learn Be flexible and adaptable Think on your feet Be reliable with good time keeping Possess strong...

Start Date: Immediate An exciting opportunity for a Cover Supervisor in Wakefield Are you eager to delve into a new role in a school? Are you confident and can work using your own initiative? Have you had experience managing groups of people? A school based in Wakefield has current needs for a Cover Supervisor, with an immediate start. The school has a fantastic reputation for providing staff with all necessary resources and training. The school also have some of the best exam results in the area. You will be expected to supervise Key Stage 3 & 4 classes in a variety of subjects. Suitable candidates will have the following: · Enhanced DBS check on the update service (desirable) · 6 months previous experience teaching within secondary schools in the UK · Strong classroom management As a member of the TeacherActive team, you will have access to a wide selection of benefits. These include: · Market leading rates of pay, as well as a clear and easy payment method · A...

SEN Teaching Assistant - Wakefield * Start Date: 1st September 2026 * Salary: £500.00 to £650.00 per week Academics is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join an Inclusive and welcoming primary school in Wakefield. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning in a nurturing and structured environment. The Role As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students with learning difficulties and educational needs including social, emotional, and mental health needs. Working closely with teachers and pastoral staff, you will help create a positive learning environment where students can develop both academically and personally. Your responsibilities will include: * Providing individual and small-group support to students * Building positive and trusting relationships with young people * Supporting students with emotional regulation...

HLTAs (Higher Level Teaching Assistants) - Ready for Your next Role for September? 📚 Are you an ambitious Early Career Teacher (ECT) or a qualified HLTA seeking to hone your classroom skills before fully stepping into a permanent teaching role? Academics Educational recruitment is currently supporting primary schools across Wakefield and we're looking for dynamic and proactive practitioners to work this September. This role is the perfect stepping stone for an ECT. You will gain invaluable experience across various key stages, deliver targeted intervention groups, and cover planned lessons across the curriculum. Key Responsibilities: 🔹 Whole class cover: Deliver pre - planned lessons for absent teachers, mamanging classroom behaviour and ensuring continuity of learning 🔹 Targeted Interventions: Lead small group sessions in core subjects (Maths and Literacy) to accelerate pupil progress 🔹 PPA cover: Provide planning, Prep, and Assessment (PPA) cover giving you real teaching...

EYFS Teaching Assistants - Nursery (SEN Support) Location: Wakefield WF2 & surrounding areas Contract: Supply (via agency) - Day‑to‑day, short‑term & long‑term Start: Immediate & ongoing Pay: £93-£110 per day (depending on experience) About the Role We are recruiting enthusiastic, nurturing and reliable EYFS Teaching Assistants to work on supply in primary school nursery classes across the Wakefield WF2 area. You will be supporting children aged 3-5, including those with additional needs such as speech and language delay, ASD, sensory needs, developmental delay, or social‑emotional needs. Schools in the WF2 area include inclusive settings with nursery provision and SEND support structures, such as those around Field Lane, Wrenthorpe and surrounding Wakefield communities . Key Responsibilities SEND Support - Provide 1:1 or small‑group support for children with additional needs. EYFS Classroom Support - Assist with play‑based learning, continuous provision and...