We pride ourselves on being ethical leaders, and leading with integrity. When joining Spen Valley you are entering an environment that balances professional challenge with support and kindness. We expect our colleagues to work hard, and go the ‘extra mile’ for our students, but in doing so we recognise that additional support is sometimes necessary and our Trauma Informed and relational approach extends to the way we work with our staff. We offer a wide range of CPD opportunities, including a bespoke CPD package that genuinely meets the needs of each colleague. As a member of the Red Kite Teaching Alliance, we receive high-quality support, advice and training and work closely with colleagues from some of the most successful schools in Yorkshire. We encourage our staff not only in their involvement in various activities throughout the school, but also to be proactive and develop new and fresh ideas to engage and enthuse both our staff and students.

Staff Benefits include:

• The opportunity to work with colleagues across the Red Kite Teaching School Hub

• Teachers Pension

• Employee Occupational Health Support (Physio, Menopause Support & Wellbeing Asst)

• Staff supervision (counselling & support services)

• Varied Wellbeing Activities

• Cycle to work scheme

• Kirklees Vivup benefits package

How to apply 

We know that applying for a job takes a great deal of time and effort; it is therefore important that before you apply that you make sure we are the right school for you. To find out more, we ask that you look at our website, particularly our Trauma Informed Practices (Including our Relationship Policy) and if necessary, contact our HR Team to discuss the role further.

If you do wish to continue with your application, we ask that you provide us with a supporting statement in the form of a letter to accompany your application form that demonstrates your genuine passion and enthusiasm for the role. We ask that in your letter of application you give specific information as to why you want to work in our school and what experience and/or qualifications you have, that will make you the best candidate for the role. 

Please note we do reserve the right to close this advert early if we have a strong field to interview before the closing date so please do apply as soon as possible if you wish to be considered.

All shortlisted candidates will have a tour of the school on Interview Day.

All employees are required to promote and actively support the school’s responsibilities towards safeguarding and are subject to Enhanced DBS Checks.