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About Wakefield

Wakefield is not only a lovely place to live in its own right, it’s also a commuter’s dream. A suburb of Leeds – which takes just 10 minutes to reach by train – Wakefield is also within commuting distance of Sheffield and Manchester.

Despite the proximity of Wakefield to large urban cities, the area is within easy reach of plenty of green space including nearby Thornes Park and Anglers Country Park. The latter boasts a variety of rare wildlife including ospreys.

Wakefield’s history as a coal mining town means that attractive period properties – usually Victorian in style – are common, alongside new builds. The town centre is culturally eclectic with markets, historic country pubs and independent stores alongside large shopping centres.  

Wakefield in numbers:

  1. The average rental fee for a one-bedroom apartment in Wakefield is £580 pcm, compared to £1,662 pcm in London
  2. The cost of living for a single person in Wakefield is £588 pcm, compared to £772 pcm in London
  3. The journey from Wakefield Westgate to:
    1. Leeds station by train takes 13 minutes
    2. Sheffield station by train takes 32 minutes
    3. Manchester Victoria station by train takes 1 hour and 7 minutes

Teaching in Wakefield

Of the 55 registered schools in Wakefield:

  1. 7 were rated outstanding in their last OFSTED inspection, 27 good and 8 require improvement 
  2. 25 schools in Wakefield are academies, 20 are maintained schools, 5 are independent, 4 are special educational needs schools and 1 is a college
  3. 44 schools in Wakefield are primary schools, 14 are secondary schools and 8 are schools for those aged 16-18
  4. 38 schools have no religious character and 17 are Christian faith schools (11 Church of England, 4 Roman Catholic, 1 Methodist and 1 United Reformed Church)

Wakefield also boasts Wakefield Girls’ High School and the Queen Elizabeth Grammar School, featured in the Sunday Times’ top 10 independent schools in West Yorkshire.

Why choose teaching jobs in Wakefield?

  1. Excellent transport links, particularly to Leeds
  2. Easy access to a diverse range of excellent schools
  3. Both house prices and cost of living are very affordable in comparison to other commuter towns in the area
  4. Plenty of green space, including formal parks, countryside walks and nature reserves

At Engage Education we provide local support for all our teaching placements. We have a variety of teaching vacancies in Wakefield, covering all styles of learning, subjects and schools, so we’ll be able to find a position ideally suited to you.

Latest Wakefield School Jobs

Trainee Teaching Assistant

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Are you looking to start the New Year with a new role? Engage Education are looking for Teaching Assistants to work in our partner schools based in Knottingley and surrounding Areas for full time …

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Trainee Teaching Assistant

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Are you looking to start the New Year with a new role? Engage Education are looking for Teaching Assistants to work in our partner schools based in Wakefield and surrounding Areas for full time …

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Year 1 Teacher

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Are you looking to secure a long term teaching role? A school based in Wakefield WF4 are looking for a Yr 1 Teacher for a February start. The role is full time, however the school will consider a …

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Year 6 Teacher

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
Are you looking to secure a long term teaching role? A school based in Castleford WF10 are looking for a Yr6 Teacher for a February start. The role is full time, however the school will consider a …

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HLTA Castleford

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
HLTA's needed in Castleford for a January start! At Engage Education, we’ve specialised in recruiting Higher Level Teaching Assistants for over a decade, so we know a bit about finding the ideal …

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HLTA Pontefract

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
HLTA's needed in Pontefract for a January start! At Engage Education, we’ve specialised in recruiting Higher Level Teaching Assistants for over a decade, so we know a bit about finding the ideal …

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HLTA Wakefield

  • Sector: Primary

Job Description:
HLTA's needed in Wakefield for a January start! At Engage Education, we’ve specialised in recruiting Higher Level Teaching Assistants for over a decade, so we know a bit about finding the ideal …

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SEMH Teaching Assistant

  • Sector: SEN

Job Description:
SEMH School Teaching Assistant in Wakefield At Engage, we know that a school runs on quality support staff. We’ve spent over a decade building strong relationships with schools in Wakefield and …

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Cover Supervisor

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
Cover Supervisors – Wakefield Secondary School  At Engage Education, we’re currently recruiting for Cover Supervisors across Wakefield after building strong relationships with schools within …

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Qualified Maths Teacher

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
Qualified Maths Teacher Required for Secondary School in Wakefield. We’re excited to be recruiting for a Maths Teacher vacancy on behalf of a school in Wakefield. If you’re a dynamic, creative and …

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Cover Supervisor

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
Cover Supervisors – Wakefield Secondary School  At Engage Education, we’re currently recruiting for Cover Supervisors across Wakefield after building strong relationships with schools within …

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SEMH Teaching Assistant

  • Sector: SEN

Job Description:
SEMH School Teaching Assistant in Wakefield At Engage, we know that a school runs on quality support staff. We’ve spent over a decade building strong relationships with schools in Wakefield and …

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General Teaching Assistant

  • Sector: SEN

Job Description:
General Teaching Assistant in Wakefield. At Engage, we know that a school runs on quality support staff. We’ve spent over a decade building strong relationships with schools in Wakefield and …

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Qualified Maths Teacher

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
Qualified Maths Teacher Required for Secondary School in Wakefield. We’re excited to be recruiting for a Maths Teacher vacancy on behalf of a school in Wakefield. If you’re a dynamic, creative and …

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School Business manager

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
Business Manager Required for a Secondary School in Wakefield Business Manager required in Wakefield At Engage Education Services, we’ve specialised in recruiting education staff to work in all …

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IT Technician

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
IT TECHNICIAN – Wakefield Experienced School IT Technician needed ASAP for an Outstanding School in Wakefield. We are looking for an IT Technician who will support both teaching and admin staff …

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School Administrator

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
School Administrator required for a School in Wakefield At Engage Education Services, we’ve specialised in recruiting education staff for over a decade. We’re currently looking for an enthusiastic …

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School Caretaker

  • Sector: Secondary

Job Description:
School Caretaker required for a School in Wakefield At Engage Education, we’re currently recruiting for a school caretaker position in Wakefield after building a strong relationship with a local …

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