Teacher

Thoresby Vale Primary Academy, Mansfield, NG21 9TA

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  21 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Minimum of 2 terms
• Pay scale: up to M5

What skills and experience we're looking for

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent, or evidence of substantial teaching experience.

• Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum 

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage, motivate and inspire children, talk to parents and our community, and communicate well with colleagues

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to plan and execute effective lessons.

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, contributing to a positive school culture.

• Experience with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and adaptive teaching strategies.

• Secure knowledge of the foundational knowledge and skills children in key stage 1 require.

Desirable

• Innovative teaching methods and a passion for outdoor learning

• Strong understanding of current educational trends and pedagogical approaches.

• Understanding of the Early Years curriculum and how Key stage 1 builds on this.

• Strong track record in Key Stage 1

• Experience of the effective use of continuous provision within year 1

What the school offers its staff

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Teacher Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 23.68%
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning
• Employee Assistance Programme
• GP helpline
• Health and wellbeing advice and support
• Eyecare vouchers
• Salary sacrifice schemes – car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics
• Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc
• Health cash plan (personal or family) – where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)
• Childcare – breakfast and after school provision · Take a look at our rewards and benefits online

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.

Upload additional documents

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

Teacher - Job Description and Person Specification .pdf - 228 KB (opens in new tab)

Your benefits package - Diverse Academies Trust.pdf - 1.01 MB (opens in new tab)

About Thoresby Vale Primary Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 210 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: office@thoresbyvaleprimary-ac.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thoresby-vale-primary-academy

Are you passionate about education that goes beyond the classroom? Do you believe every child deserves a champion — someone who sees their potential and nurtures it every day? Could you thrive in a school where nature is not just a backdrop, but a central part of the curriculum? 

Thoresby Vale Primary Academy in Edwinstowe is offering a rare and exciting opportunity to join our growing team as we expand due to the flourishing success of our brand-new school.

Nestled in the heart of Sherwood Forest and surrounded by wildflower meadows, woodlands, and a 350-acre country park, our academy is built on a foundation of curiosity, sustainability, and community. With a strong forest school ethos and a commitment to outdoor learning, we offer a rich curriculum that blends academic excellence with hands-on experiences in nature.

Arranging a visit to Thoresby Vale Primary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@thoresbyvaleprimary-ac.org.uk.

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