Teacher

North West Academies Trust Limited, Chester, CH1 1QP

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  9 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Pay Scale - Competitive

What skills and experience we're looking for

Welcome to Kingsbourne Academy

Kingsbourne Academy will be the first new school to be built in Cheshire East since the local authority was formed in 2009, marking a significant moment for the growing Nantwich community. Opening in September 2026, the school will welcome its very first cohort of Reception pupils, with a planned year-on-year expansion as demand for primary places continues to rise. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a brand-new school with no legacy issues, no inherited culture, and the freedom to shape everything from the ground up. The state-of-the-art new building has been designed to create an inspiring, modern learning environment, with light, flexible spaces and excellent outdoor areas that support imaginative play, exploration and the highest standards of teaching. As the school grows year on year, you will have the opportunity to shape how these facilities evolve to meet the needs of future pupils. This is a unique chance to grow a school, its ethos and its community from its very foundation.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated primary practitioner to join our supportive team on a fixed-term basis for one academic year. The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering a positive and engaging learning environment in their classroom ensuring all pupils receive a high-quality education that nurtures their individual talents and interests.

We welcome applications from experienced practitioners and ECTs who are looking for their first teaching role and we offer mentoring, training, and professional development support to ensure a successful induction year.

We can offer you....

• The opportunity to teach at a brand-new school from its very foundations, with the freedom to establish a strong ethos, culture and vision from day one.
• Comprehensive support from a committed governing body and wider trust, ensuring you have everything you need to deliver an excellent, rewarding and impactful education to our pupils.
• The chance to grow professionally while developing a stimulating, state-of-the-art learning environment that evolves alongside the school and its community.
• The opportunity to join a passionate, forward-thinking team of teachers and support staff who are united in their commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
• The benefit of joining a collaborative and supportive network of experienced headteachers who are generous with their time, knowledge and expertise and who value shared learning and professional dialogue.
• An engaged and supportive parent community, excited about the opening of the new school and the opportunities that come from being part of a highly successful trust.
• Local trust schools that are keen to play an active role in school life to strengthen relationships and help build a strong sense of belonging as the school grows.

ROLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Contract: Permanent/Fixed Term

Hours per week:Full time

Salary: Competitive

Responsible to:Head of School

Start date: 1st September 2026

Closing Date: Monday 9th March 2026

Kingsbourne School Visits: As Kingsbourne Academy is still in its building phase, prospective candidates are invited to visit St Martin’s Academy, Chester.

Please register your interest for a visit by emailingadmin@kingsbourneacademy.org.uk

Shortlisted candidates school visits: w/c 16th March 2026

Interview Dates: w/c 23rd March onwards

Application Process: An application form and person specification can be found on our websitewww.kinsbourneacademy.org.uk

Key responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners, following our bespoke curriculum.
• Implement a creative and stimulating curriculum, encouraging inquiry, curiosity, and independent learning.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment where all pupils feel valued and supported.
• Adapt teaching strategies to cater for a diverse range of needs, including pupils with SEND, EAL, and high achievers.
• Use systematic synthetic phonics (Read Write Inc.) to support early reading and writing development (if applicable).
• Promote a mastery approach to mathematics.

Assessment & Pupil Progress

• Use formative and summative assessments effectively to monitor progress and inform next steps.
• Support pupils in preparing for key assessment points throughout the academic year.
• Provide constructive, personalised feedback to pupils and communicate progress with parents orcarers.

Classroom & Behaviour Management

• Establish clear routines and high expectations for behaviour using positive reinforcement strategies.
• Create a classroom culture that promotes mutual respect, resilience, and a growth mindset.
• Implement school-wide behaviour policies effectively to ensure a safe, supportive learning environment.

Pastoral Care & Wellbeing

• Support the social, emotional, and mental wellbeing of children, ensuring they feel happy and secure at school.
• Foster strong relationships with parents and carers, providing regular updates and guidance on how to support learning at home.
• Actively contribute to the school’s safeguarding and child protection procedures, following all policies and statutory guidance.

Use of Technology in Learning

• Integrate educational technology into teaching and be confident in the use of Apple technology for teaching and learning.
• Use online platforms to enhance learning.

Professional Development & Collaboration

• Engage in ongoing professional learning, attending CPD sessions and working with mentors and colleagues where required.
• Participate in ECT induction support (if applicable),working alongside experienced teachers to develop practice.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, senior leaders, and the wider school community to share good practice.

Wider School Contribution

• Take an active role in the school community by supporting extracurricular clubs, school trips, or special events.
• Contribute to whole-school initiatives, such as promoting sustainability, diversity, or out door learning.

Recruitment Information

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Claire Booth at cbooth@nwatrust.co.uk

Applications forms are available to download from the following link:northwestacademiestrust.co.uk/job-vacancies/and should be returned tocbooth@nwatrust.co.ukby the closing date.

Safeguarding Commitment: The North West Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Diversity in the Workplace: The North West Academies trust values diversity in the workforce and is committed to ensuring that throughout the recruitment and selection processes no applicant is disadvantaged or discriminated against because of the protected characteristics of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

What the school offers its staff

• Enrolment to the Medicash Proactive Health Plan to help with costs of everyday healthcare.
• Bespoke professional development opportunities.
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Accredited counsellor to offer wellbeing support for all staff. Positive recognition culture.
• Open door policy for communication across the Trust.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of NWAT.

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

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.

Kingsbourne Teacher job pack-compressed.pdf - 2.41 MB (opens in new tab)

About North West Academies Trust Limited

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: North West Academies Trust Limited website
• Email address: cbooth@nwatrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 01244 566167
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/north-west-academies-trust-limited

At NWAT we believe that as aspirational and inspirational education is the right of every child. Our success is driven by a commitment to improving standards and outcomes for pupils. We are passionate about supporting schools within their communities and helping to ensure outstanding learning opportunities for every child. We focus on driving standards up and have the experience to improve education by providing outstanding learning environments for children and young adults, enabling them to reach their full potential

Arranging a visit to North West Academies Trust Limited

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cbooth@nwatrust.co.uk.

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