14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    13 May 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    29 April 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS/UPS

Primary Teacher job summary

Primary Teacher

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Salary: MPS/UPS

Site: Richard Barnes Academy – Fitzwilliam Campus

Closing date: 9am on 13th May

Interviews: w/c 19th May

Start date: September 2025

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and fostering a love for learning?

Are you ready to inspire students who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream schools and help them achieve their full potential?

If so, Richard Barnes Academy is the perfect place for you!

Your role:

As a Primary Teacher at our Fitzwilliam Campus, you will play a crucial role in developing and delivering engaging lessons that cater to the educational needs of our students. You will be responsible for planning, course preparation, marking, and assessment, ensuring each child reaches their full potential. Collaboration with fellow teachers to enhance teaching methods and pastoral care is key, as is maintaining positive behaviour and discipline in line with our Academy's policies.

We seek a candidate with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), along with a degree in a relevant subject. You should have a deep understanding of the National Curriculum and effective teaching and learning styles. Experience in delivering student-centred learning at Key Stage 1 and/or 2 is essential, and familiarity with trauma-informed practices is desirable.

About us:

Richard Barnes Academy is an alternative provision academy committed to supporting and raising the aspirations of young people who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream schools. We value our staff and offer a supportive and inclusive work environment where you can make a significant impact on students' lives, helping them achieve their full potential.

We provide continuous professional development opportunities to help you grow in your career. Our collaborative team culture ensures you will have the support and resources needed to succeed. Additionally, you will be part of a community that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all.

Join us and enjoy a fulfilling career where your contributions are recognised and valued.

We warmly welcome and recommend visits from prospective candidates interested in being part of our team.

Why work for us?:

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.” To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits

At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one.

Ready to transform lives through education? Apply now and make a difference!

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the HR Team on e-mail at hrteam@tdet.education

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 are not accepted.

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About Richard Barnes Academy

School type
Academy, ages 5 to 16
School size
124 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 16
Ofsted report
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