Teacher

Nelson Academy, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9PF

11 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  9 June 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  29 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPR

Teacher job summary

Part of Eastern Multi-Academy Trust 

Tel: 01366 383824 

Email: office@nla.eastern-mat.co.uk  

Website: https://www.nelsonacademy.co.uk/  

 

• Salary: MPR 
• Fixed Term until 31/08/2027 
• Full Time  

 

What is the main purpose of their role? 

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Teacher who will inspire every pupil to achieve their full potential. You will plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons, create a positive learning environment, and work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider Trust. 

 

What you will need 

• A degree (or equivalent) and QTS. 
• Proven strategies to support learning for all pupils, including those with additional needs. 
• Creativity and flexibility in your teaching approach. 
• Strong behaviour management skills that build mutual respect. 
• A willingness to embrace technology and new ways of working. 
• A growth mindset and commitment to your own professional learning 

 

About us 

At Eastern Multi-Academy Trust (EMAT), we believe that every child deserves an excellent education – and that starts with exceptional staff. 

Nelson Academy, is committed to fostering an inclusive and high-achieving learning environment in the heart of Downham Market. We work closely with our community and families to ensure every child reaches their full potential through a culture of excellence, opportunity, and high expectations. Our mission focuses on raising aspirations, embracing challenges, and transforming lives through education. Join us to be part of a school that values every individual and strives for outstanding outcomes. 

 

What we will offer you 

At EMAT, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking Trust that invests in its people and we offer all employees: 

• A leadership team who listen and act on feedback. 
• High-quality CPD and clear career development pathways. 
• A highly trained team to support learning. 
• Wellbeing support, including access to employee assistance programmes. 
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities. 
• Being part of a Trust that values inclusion, diversity, and collaboration. 
• Peace of mind with some of the most generous pension schemes in the job market. 

 

For more information 

To find out more, please contact Peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk 

 

How to apply 

For this vacancy, if you click the ‘Apply for job’ button you will be redirected to our online application form.  

Closing date:  9 June 2026 

Interview date:  TBC 

This academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  To this end, you may be required to undergo pre-employment checks. 

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. 

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 Nelson Academy

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 403 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Nelson Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/nelson-academy

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