Primary Class Teacher

Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, NR31 0ER

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  24 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  9 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS

Primary Class Teacher job summary

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more.

Edward Worllege Ormiston Academy is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and hardworking primary class teacher to join our dedicated, and highly effective teaching team. We are a successful academy that is determined to provide the highest quality learning for every child within our family of Ormiston Academies Trust.

The role is being offered for a 1 year fixed term initially. Applications are invited from newly qualified and experienced professionals.

Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy is a community school for children in the 4-11 age range. We are immensely proud of our happy and nurturing ethos, where each child is valued and supported as an individual. Our children are at the heart of everything that we do and they have a strong voice in the decisions that we make. Our curriculum is designed to inspire and motivate children to acquire the knowledge and skills that will successfully prepare them for their future. You will be joining a well-resourced, supportive Academy full of strong practitioners, keen to share best practice with a drive to further improvement. You will become part of a dedicated, friendly team, who are committed to ensuring that every student achieves their full potential.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has the highest expectations for the achievement of all pupils
• Enjoys working with children and will go the extra mile
• Has resilience and a determination to do the very best for our students
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Is driven to relentlessly remove barriers to students’ success
• Is an excellent, confident and creative classroom practitioner

In return Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy will offer you:

• A thriving, innovative learning community, committed to excellence
• A supportive, welcoming community of professionals
• Extensive support and development opportunities

Closing date: 23rd October 2025, however we may interview and appoint earlier and therefore suggest candidates submit their application as soon as possible

Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

All the academy policies can be found here: https://edwardworlledgeoa.co.uk/key-info/policies

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.

About Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 278 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Edward Worlledge Ormiston Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/edward-worlledge-ormiston-academy

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