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Key Stage Two Teacher Permanent

The Sir Donald Bailey Academy, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4EP

35 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: UPS1 TO UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is looking to appoint an experienced and highly skilled teacher for an Upper Pay Scale (UPS) position starting from September 2026. Thesuccessful candidate willconsistently demonstrate excellent classroom practice. They will possess the skills to lead change and drive improvements in teaching and learning across the school. Candidates will need topossess the knowledge and skills required to secure the best possible outcomes for all pupils including those facing some disadvantage and take a major responsibility for an area of school improvement.

Informal visits are recommended. To arrange a visit please contact Jo Knapp via e-mail j.knapp@theforgetrust.co.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Main purpose

The successful candidate will:

• Play a leading role in school improvement linked to identified priorities
• Lead on CPD for all staff including the induction and mentoring of Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and student teachers, ensuring they receive high‑quality support, coaching, and professional development.
• Act as a champion for Pupil Premium pupils across the school, monitoring provision, supporting staff, and helping to secure strong outcomes for disadvantaged learners.
• Take responsibility for curriculum development within identified subject(s), driving improvements in curriculum, teaching, and assessment.
• Model excellent teaching and learning, demonstrating the professional behaviours expected of a UPS teacher.
• Contribute to whole‑school development through collaboration, coaching, and strategic leadership.
• Be an experienced teacher in Upper Key Stage Two.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has a proven track record of high‑quality teaching and strong pupil outcomes
• Demonstrates initiative, professionalism, and the ability to lead others
• Communicates effectively with staff, pupils, and parents
• Is committed to raising standards and improving opportunities for all children

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

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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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
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-sir-donald-bailey-academy

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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