Class Teacher Permanent
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4EP21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
12 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1-M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is seeking an inspiring and dedicated teacher to join our friendly, forward‑thinking primary school community. This is an exciting opportunity for teachers who believe in nurturing confident, curious learners and who thrive in a supportive, collaborative environment.
About the role
- Full‑time classroom teaching with responsibility for planning, assessment and high‑quality delivery
- Creating a warm, inclusive classroom where every child feels valued
- Working closely with colleagues to develop engaging, creative learning experiences
- Contributing to wider school life, enrichment and community events
About you
- A passionate educator with strong knowledge of the primary curriculum
- Committed to high expectations for all pupils
- Skilled in building positive relationships with children and families
- Reflective, enthusiastic and eager to grow professionally
We offer
- A welcoming, supportive staff team
- Pupils who are eager to learn and full of character
- High‑quality CPD and opportunities for career progression
- A school culture built on kindness, ambition and teamwork
Informal visits are recommended. To arrange a visit please contact Jo Knapp Principal via e-mail j.knapp@sirdonaldbailey.co.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time.
What the school offers its staff
Trust Mission Statement
We aim to develop learning communities that support every child to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes to lead a happy and fulfilling life.
Our vision of “Forging Learning Communities” relates to all levels of the trust, whether within the classroom, the key stage, across year groups or between clusters of academies. It is our ambition to create communities that seek continuous improvement in teaching, learning and curriculum-development to enable all children to flourish and discover their own unique potential.
We aim to ensure that children experience kindness, understanding and a sense of belonging throughout the school day to ensure they are able to engage fully with the learning process.
All partner schools pledge to achieve the Trust’s mission through following our nine guiding principles:
v Academies as safe emotional spaces
v Invest time in relationships (every child known, appreciated and understood)
v Active engaged learners with the skills to work and get along with others
v Honest, open communication
v Evidence-based approaches
v Do what matters
v Get it right early
v Empower staff to build capacity
v Collaborate and share to develop and build best practice
In addition to the duties specified, you may be asked to undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarded as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities/grade of the post as defined. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager.
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
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Sir Donald Bailey Academy
- School type
- Academies, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 523 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Sir Donald Bailey Academy website
- Email address
- j.knapp@theforgetrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01636 680142
Arranging a visit to The Sir Donald Bailey Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.knapp@theforgetrust.co.uk.
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