Teacher

Nelson Academy, Downham Market, Norfolk, PE38 9PF

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  14 March 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 February 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPR/UPR

Teacher job summary

Vacancy For Teacher

MPR/UPR

1 FTE – 32.5hrs per week

Permanent

Start date – Autumn term 2025 or sooner if available.

Nelson Academy have an exciting opportunity for a full time Teacher with either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 experience to complement our talented, committed and happy education team. This position is permanent and is due to start for the autumn term 2025 or sooner if available.

Our school is very much a part of the local community in Downham Market, and being part of the Trust certainly helps us to build upon this by making links with other academies in the Trust. Education is an ever evolving area, often throwing up challenges which we believe should be seen as opportunities. At Nelson Academy, we want to work in partnership with children and their families to ensure that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

We are the foundation of a learning journey which will last far beyond each child’s time with us. At Nelson Academy, we will endeavour to work hard to ensure that every child receives the very best educational experience and, in return, we expect the best from our children and our staff team.

Role Purpose 

To achieve high professional standards in teaching and learning within the faculty to ensure that pupils’ knowledge, understanding and achievement are of the highest levels within the specific subject. To develop, plan and deliver effective and high-quality learning experiences for all students and carry accountability for the learning and achievement of all students taught, developing independent students able to progress into adult life with the skills required. 

Skills & Experience  

• Degree or equivalent and QTS 

• Teaching qualification 

• Classroom experience 

• Awareness of strategies available to improve the learning and achievement of all students 

• Ability to use a range of teaching and learning strategies 

• Knowledge of current issues and developments in education 

• Confident user of standard IT packages, particularly when used to enhance student learning 

• Behaviour management techniques 

   We can offer:  

• A supportive environment with on-going CPD.  

• Friendly and professional colleagues  

• An approachable and skilled leadership team  

• Happy, responsive and polite pupils  

• Supportive parents  

• A highly trained teaching assistant team  

• A commitment to your continuing professional development  

• Wellbeing and mental health support  

• The opportunity to work in a forward thinking and aspirational Trust  

Visits to the academy are welcome. Please contact Mrs Sarah Wilson (Principal) or Mr Glen Rossiter (Assistant Principal KS1 and KS2) on 01366 383824 or e mail office@nla.eastern-mat.co.uk to arrange a visit.

Please ensure your application meets the essential requirements of the job description.   

The successful applicant will be subject to employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list.  

 If we receive sufficient applicants of a high calibre, we may bring the closing date forward.  

Closing date:14th March 2025 at 9am

Interview date: 19th March 2025

Eastern Multi Academy Trust (EMAT) is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory medical checks, references and an enhanced DBS check including the Children's Barred List.

EMAT is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, employee support services to welcome and support staff from different backgrounds. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment and signal our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity and welcome part time or flexible working applicants.

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: 417 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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