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Teacher

The Rydal Academy, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 4BH

This job expired on 5 June 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 - £32,916

What skills and experience we're looking for

We require an enthusiastic and skilled ECT teacher to join our team in a large, unique and diverse primary school and nursery which puts pupils and the school community at its heart. We are looking for a creative, adaptable and reflective practitioner who uses the latest research to support all pupil groups.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; regular opportunities to work with Initial Teacher Training providers; access to trust and local networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; an exceptional curriculum; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service.

An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher M1 Advert - May 2026.pdf - 258 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher - JD&PS.pdf - 290 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Rydal Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 621 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Rydal Academy website
• Email address: jarmitage@rydal.nalp.org.uk
• Phone number: 01325 380784
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-rydal-academy

The Rydal Academy is a large and vibrant primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11. The school provides nursery education for children from the term after their second, where entitled, or third birthday and is structured with up to three classes per year group for Reception through to Year 6.

The school is housed in an expansive building with a bright, purposeful learning environment. The school benefits from extensive grounds, including a multi-use games area, nature garden, allotment, four Early Years outdoor learning areas, field, outdoor classroom and two playgrounds.

The school provides an extensive and free extra-curricular and extended curriculum offer as well as wraparound childcare from 7:30am until 6pm.

Arranging a visit to The Rydal Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jarmitage@rydal.nalp.org.uk.

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