Teacher

Nelson Academy, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9PF

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 December 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: Part time: 19 hours a week.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Fixed Term until 31/08/2026
• Pay scale: MPR

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Good degree in relevant subject area.
• Teaching qualification.
• NQTS/QTS Status.
• Classroom experience.
• Awareness of strategies available to improve the learning and achievement of all students.
• Contribution to raising standards in teaching and learning to improve achievement.
• Ability to use a range of teaching and learning strategies.ts, and the wider Trust.
• Knowledge of current issues and developments in education.
• Confident user of standard IT packages, particularly when used to enhance student learning.
• Interest and participation in extra-curricular activities.
• Ability to share knowledge/ skills with all ranges of abilities.
• Enthusiastic and engaging approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Creative in problem solving and willing to take on and try new approaches and ideas.
• Able to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and recognise potential child safeguarding issues.
• Able to communicate with students and their parents/ carers both verbally and in writing.
• Capacity for hard work and the ability to overcome challenges pragmatically.
• Full driving licence/ability to travel.

What the school offers its staff

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.

At EMAT, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking Trust that invests in its people. We offer:

• A welcoming, professional and dedicated team.
• Access to high-quality CPD and clear career development pathways.
• Annual flu vaccination vouchers, sight test vouchers, Cycle to Work scheme.
• A leadership team who listen and act on feedback.
• A highly trained teaching assistant team to support learning.
• Wellbeing and mental health support, including access to employee assistance programmes.
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities.
• The chance to be part of a Trust that values inclusion, diversity, and collaboration.

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

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About Nelson Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 403 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Nelson Academy website
• Email address: peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk
• Phone number: 01553603017
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/nelson-academy

Arranging a visit to Nelson Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email peopleadvisoryservices@eastern-mat.co.uk.

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