Teacher

Thoresby Vale Primary Academy, Mansfield, NG21 9TA

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 May 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Are able to teach all pupils effectively demonstrating thorough understanding of curriculum progression and teaching approaches for all children

• Build positive and trusting relationships with children and families

• Create inclusive and inspiring classroom environments

• Are committed to the provision of enhanced personal development opportunities for pupils

• Have high expectations for all children

• Work collaboratively as part of a dedicated team both within the academy and across the trust

• Are motivated to continue developing their professional practice

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive and welcoming school and trust community

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

• Collaborative working across Diverse Academies Trust

• A commitment to staff wellbeing and development alongside our staff benefits offer

• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of our children and families

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.

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

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

About Thoresby Vale Primary Academy

• School type: Free Schools, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 210 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thoresby Vale Primary Academy website
• 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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