Teacher (primary phase)

The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School), Harleston, Norfolk, IP20 9DD

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  2 June 2026 at 1am

• Date listed

  21 May 2026

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: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS 1-3

Teacher (primary phase) job summary

Part of the Diocese of Norwich St Benet’s Multi-Academy Trust

 

Tel: 01379 852561

Email:  lbotwright@sancroft.stbenets.org  

 

• Salary – MPS 1-3 (£32,916-£37,101 pa)
• Fixed Term – 12 months
• Full Time
• Required for September 2026

Ignite Creativity. Inspire Community. Make Your Mark.

Are you a passionate educator who believes in the power of a truly holistic education? Harleston Sancroft Academy is seeking an exceptional Primary Teacher to join our vibrant, growing community where every child’s journey is valued and celebrated.

Why Sancroft? At the heart of our academy lies a deep commitment to the "whole child." Here, we believe that people matter first. Relationships are the foundation of everything we achieve, and we’ve built a school where both students and staff are encouraged not just to participate, but to truly thrive. In our Primary Phase, your contributions will make a tangible, lasting difference every single day.

The Role You will be a key architect of learning in our Primary Phase, fostering a love for discovery across the curriculum. We are a growing school with exciting opportunities ahead, and we want a teacher who can create a classroom environment where every voice is heard and every milestone is celebrated.

The Ideal Candidate You're someone who ignites curiosity both in the classroom and beyond its walls. You see potential in every child and have the creativity and passion to unlock it. You're looking for more than just a job—you're seeking a community where your talents will be nurtured and your impact will be lasting.

Ready to make an impact? Join us at Sancroft, where the best outcomes for our community start with exceptional people like you.

We are extremely proud of our ethos and the very positive relationships which exist at the school. The Harleston Sancroft Academy, part of the St Benet’s Multi Academy Trust, is an inclusive and very successful 3-16 Church of England all through school in South Norfolk where children thrive and achieve very well. Children are supported to flourish and grow with responsibility and resilience, relishing the opportunity to ‘Live Life in All Its Fullness’ (OFSTED, 2025). The primary and secondary phases are located approximately half a mile apart offering a unique All Through educational experience. This year we have celebrated the best results in the school’s history and we are excited for what lies ahead.

If you would like to be a part of this journey and for more information about this role, including the job description and person specification, please read the attached Recruitment Pack available from ‘Attachments’.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to book an appointment or speak with the Head of Primary; Laura Botwright 01379 853211 - lbotwright@sancroft.stbenets.org  

How to apply

For more information about this role, including the job description and person specification, please read the attached Recruitment Pack available from ‘Attachments’.

To complete our online application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, and you will be directed to apply through our Applicant Tracking System. If you do not already have one, you will need to create a ‘Teacher Booker’ account.

References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form. Please contact us to discuss this further if you have any queries.

Within the Trust we use AI to help review applications. If we spot that AI has been used in a misleading way, such as copying unedited AI created answers, exaggerating previous job experience, or pretending to be someone else, we may choose to reject the application without feedback.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if sufficient applications have been received.

Closing date:   2 June 2026, 9am

Interview date:    5 June 2026

 

The Diocese of Norwich St Benet’s Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references.

The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School)

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 3 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 837 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Harleston Sancroft Academy (a 3-16 Church of England School) website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-harleston-sancroft-academy-a-3-16-church-of-england-school

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