7 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    22 May 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    15 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full-time equivalent salary

£19,749.00 - £30,628.00 Annually (Actual) MPR/UPR 0.6 FTE

Class Teacher - Maternity Cover job summary

We are looking for a Class Teacher to join our team here at Mansfield Primary Academy!

About the role:

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated teacher who strongly believes that every child, no matter their circumstances, can achieve outstanding outcomes. Mansfield Primary Academy is a very special learning community with a dedicated team, and amazing children at its heart. As a team, we take great pleasure in our work, fully engage in the professional culture that defines our school, and are committed to continuous improvement and the well-being of our students.

We believe that our children and families deserve the very best staff to support them. We are committed to ongoing professional development, and all new staff participate in an induction programme. We are deeply committed to our school and work tirelessly to ensure we provide the best for every child, every single day.

If you are seeking a school where relationships are genuine, supportive, and respectful, and where teamwork and collaboration are highly valued, then Mansfield Primary Academy may be the perfect opportunity for you!

We are looking for someone who is:

  • committed to making a positive difference to the outcomes of every child.
  • knowledgeable about the primary curriculum, including planning and assessment.
  • committed to raising achievement amongst all learners.
  • reflective and proactive in seeking opportunities to develop.
  • an effective communicator, who builds positive relationships with staff, pupils, and parents alike.
  • skilled in the use of technology in the classroom.

About us:

The Mansfield Primary Academy is part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT). The academy was judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in July 2024. As a team, we take immense pride in this achievement. We are a talented, enthusiastic and supportive team who enjoy working with our children. Our pupils are well-supported through a range of clubs and support staff to meet their individual needs. We are a vibrant learning community with a strong focus upon rewards and praise.

The academy works to ensure that all pupils are provided with a safe, happy, productive and supportive learning environment so that all pupils can reach their goals and aspirations. We use a range of IT, educational visits and visitors to complement the curriculum and broaden the horizons of its pupils.

More information can be found here: https://www.mansfieldprimaryacademy.org/

Our offer to you at Mansfield Primary Academy:

  • Great team of staff who relentlessly support the children and one another
  • PPA taken at home
  • Free Christmas dinner to support the children with festivities
  • Employee assistance programme to support a complete holistic array of products and services.
  • Parents evening to start within the school day to reduce time spent in the evenings
  • Regular twilight CPD sessions and a range of professional learning opportunities across the Trust
  • Additional CPD opportunities with the many organisations we work closely with.
  • Termly trips/enrichment opportunities to various establishments and destinations.
  • Effective line management structure and SLT have an open-door policy to support communication and transparency
  • Staffrooms stocked with tea, coffee, milk and sugar conveniently located across the site to enable staff to enjoy refreshments even on the quickest of breaks!
  • Social events arranged by the Staff Wellbeing Lead providing regular opportunities for colleagues to enjoy relaxed time together in a fun environment
  • The Academy is proud to have a full-time on-site mental Health first aider to support staff and children.

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

  • A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplace
  • A free digital wellbeing companion for all colleagues
  • A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
  • Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
  • Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
  • Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
  • Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
  • Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
  • Dedicated ECT support programme
  • Access to savings in childcare costs
  • Generous annual leave allocation
  • Automatic pay progression
  • Free parking on all sites
  • Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
  • Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Mansfield Primary Academy

School type
Academies, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
218 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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School location

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