Teacher

Thoresby Vale Primary Academy, Mansfield, NG21 9TA

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £36,041.00 - £46,937.00 Annually (Actual) MPS

Teacher job summary

Are you an excellent teacher who believes every child deserves a champion?

Do you have the passion, expertise and ambition to help children thrive both academically and personally?

Are you committed to ensuring every child feels seen, valued and supported to achieve their very best?

Could you flourish in a school where relationships matter, professional growth is encouraged, and learning extends beyond the classroom walls?

Thoresby Vale Primary Academy opened its doors for the very first time in September 2025. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join our growing team and play a significant role in shaping the future of our school community.

Nestled in the heart of Sherwood Forest and surrounded by wildflower meadows, woodlands and a 350-acre country park, our academy is built on a foundation of curiosity, sustainability and community.

With a strong Forest School ethos and a commitment to outdoor learning, we offer a rich curriculum that blends academic excellence with hands-on, real-world experiences. As part of the Diverse Academies Trust, we are proud to champion every child's journey, helping them grow into confident, happy and successful young people with ambitious futures.

We are looking for an exceptional Year 4 Teacher who is passionate about providing high-quality teaching and learning, committed to securing strong outcomes for every child, and eager to contribute to the continued development of our school.

At Thoresby Vale Primary Academy, inclusivity sits at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for a teacher who believes that every child can succeed, celebrates diversity, removes barriers to learning and creates a classroom where every child feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We are committed to ensuring all children, regardless of their starting points or needs, experience a true sense of belonging and achieve their full potential.

Why join Thoresby Vale Primary Academy?

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has successful experience teaching within Key Stage 2.
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils.
• Believes that every child needs a champion and is committed to ensuring every child achieves success.
• Champions every child, recognising their unique strengths and ensuring they feel seen, heard, valued and supported to flourish.
• Creates a positive, nurturing and inspiring learning environment where children feel safe, valued and motivated.
• Has a strong understanding of high-quality teaching, learning and assessment.
• Is passionate about developing children's confidence, independence, resilience and love of learning.
• Is committed to creating an inclusive classroom where every child feels a sense of belonging and can achieve success.
• Has experience of adapting teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and those requiring additional challenge.
• Builds strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Embraces opportunities to use the outdoors and wider environment to enrich learning experiences.
• Is reflective, motivated and committed to their own professional growth and development.
• Works collaboratively as part of a supportive and ambitious team.
• Brings positivity, energy and creativity to school life.
• Shares our vision for providing an exceptional education for every child.

In return, we can offer:

• The opportunity to be part of an exciting and rapidly growing school.
• Children who are enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn.
• A dedicated, passionate and supportive team.
• A culture that prioritises staff wellbeing and professional development.
• Opportunities to develop your skills, expertise and leadership potential.
• A school that values innovation, creativity and learning beyond the classroom.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families.

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Teacher Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 23.68%
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s
• Employee Assistance Programme
• GP helpline
• Health and wellbeing advice and support
• Eyecare vouchers
• Salary sacrifice schemes - car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics
• Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc
• Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)
• Childcare - breakfast and after school provision
• Take a look at our rewards and benefits online

About Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower. We respect. We care.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.

Visits are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged. We would love you to come and meet our team, see our wonderful setting and experience the unique Thoresby Vale community for yourself.

Please contact Rebecca Hurley to arrange a visit or request further information.

Join us in building something special and help every child discover just how much they can achieve.

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 Thoresby Vale Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 91 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Thoresby Vale Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thoresby-vale-primary-academy

Are you passionate about education that goes beyond the classroom? Do you believe every child deserves a champion — someone who sees their potential and nurtures it every day? Could you thrive in a school where nature is not just a backdrop, but a central part of the curriculum? 

Thoresby Vale Primary Academy in Edwinstowe is offering a rare and exciting opportunity to join our growing team as we expand due to the flourishing success of our brand-new school.

Nestled in the heart of Sherwood Forest and surrounded by wildflower meadows, woodlands, and a 350-acre country park, our academy is built on a foundation of curiosity, sustainability, and community. With a strong forest school ethos and a commitment to outdoor learning, we offer a rich curriculum that blends academic excellence with hands-on experiences in nature.

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