Teacher
Highfields Academy, Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6HA85 days remaining to apply
Job start date
3 November 2025
Closing date
10 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 July 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 9 months
Pay scale
- M1-M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Is passionate about delivering high-quality learning experiences
- Shows commitment to supporting and inspiring every child
- Communicates effectively and thrives in a collaborative team
- Brings positivity, professionalism, and a growth mindset
What the school offers its staff
Working with us includes access to:
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Health care benefits including Virtual GP, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and physiotherapy
- Career development opportunities
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Highfields Academy is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS and qualifications check will be carried out upon appointment of the successful candidate. More information, including our Safeguarding statement and Child Protection policy, can be found on our website https://www.highfieldsacademy.co.uk/ Please be aware all shortlisted candidates will also have an online search carried out by our trust in accordance with Keeping Children Safe In Education 2022 guidelines
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Highfields Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 246 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Highfields Academy website
- Email address
- admin@highfieldsnantwich.cheshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01270 814570
Highfields Academy is a one form entry Primary School on the outskirts of
Nantwich town. It was opened in 1974 but in 2017 major investment was put into the school to modernise our facilities. In the main school we have 7 classes (Reception to Year 6) and class sizes are typically 30 pupils. We also have a Pre School that is able to offer up to 12 places for 2 year olds
and 24 places for 3 and 4 year olds. Wraparound care is available before
school, after school and during most holiday periods.
We are proud of our excellent facilities and accommodation In addition to 7 spacious classrooms (all of which are fitted with the latest touchscreen technology) we have several learning support areas, a bespoke ICT suite including 60 iPads, a music room, and a well stocked library. We are
fortunate to have extensive grounds which include a pond, a large field, a woodland area and a large Forest School area, two playgrounds and an outdoor classroom.
Our main aim at Highfields is to maintain and improve our high academic attainment, whilst ensuring that our pupils enjoy their learning. We feel that Highfields Academy is a very happy place to be and the feedback that we receive from parents confirms this:
95% of parents say that their child is happy at this school, 76 strongly agree.
98% of parents say that their child is safe at school, 78 strongly agree. 22% didn’t know.
91% of parents feel that their child makes good progress.
93% of parents would recommend this school to others.
Arranging a visit to Highfields Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@highfieldsnantwich.cheshire.sch.uk.
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