Teacher

Hillocks Primary Academy, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 4ND

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 1 FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Hillocks Primary Academy are seeking enthusiastic and dedicated teachers to join our welcoming and ambitious team.

This exciting opportunity is suitable for both Early Career Teachers beginning their professional journey and experienced teachers looking to further develop and progress their careers within a supportive and forward-thinking trust.

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about making a difference to children’s lives and who value building strong relationships with children, families and the wider school community. Successful applicants will create positive, nurturing learning environments where every child feels safe, valued and able to thrive.

We are seeking a teacher who:

• Is able to teach all pupils effectively demonstrating thorough understanding of curriculum progression and teaching approaches for all children

• Can build positive and trusting relationships with children and families

• Can create inclusive and inspiring classroom environments

• Are committed to the provision of enhanced personal development opportunities for pupils

• Have high expectations for all children

• Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team, both within the academy and across the trust

• Are motivated to continue developing their professional practice

If you are passionate about helping children flourish and want to be part of a trust that values ambition, inclusion and excellence, we would love to hear from you.

What the school offers its staff

At Diverse Academies Trust, we are committed to developing excellent practitioners through high-quality professional development, collaboration and supportive leadership. Whether you are at the start of your teaching career or looking for your next professional challenge, we can offer opportunities to grow, develop and make a meaningful impact.

We offer:

• A supportive and welcoming school and trust community

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

• Collaborative working across Diverse Academies Trust

• A commitment to staff wellbeing and development alongside our staff benefits offer

• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our children and families

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.

Visits to the academy are most welcome and encouraged. Please contact Debbie Morris dmorris@wainwrightprimary-ac.org.uk if you would like to arrange this.

Completed applications to be submitted no later than Wednesday 20 May 2026, with interviews expected to take place on Friday 22 May 2026.

Commitment to safeguarding

Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Be part of our team - Diverse Academies Trust.pdf - 2.44 MB (opens in new tab)

Teacher - Job Description and Person Specification.pdf - 197 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hillocks Primary Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 293 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hillocks Primary Academy website
• Email address: dmorris@wainwrightprimary-ac.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hillocks-primary-academy

Hillocks Primary Academy

Why join Hillocks Primary Academy?

Hillocks is a warm, welcoming and inclusive academy where we strive to ensure that every single child feels safe and happy. We have a set of core principles that we work to, the main one being kindness. We place great emphasis on relationships and we work hard to foster good relationships with all members of our school community. Our curriculum is rich and varied and is designed to inspire children to want to learn, whilst at the same time encourage them to push themselves to achieve even more. We want every child, regardless of their starting points to have the best possible life chances.

Arranging a visit to Hillocks Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dmorris@wainwrightprimary-ac.org.uk.

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