Year 5 Teacher
Thrumpton Primary Academy, Retford, DN22 7AQ12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
22 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £36,041.00 Annually (FTE) Main scale
Year 5 Teacher job summary
Thrumpton Primary Academy are looking for a Teacher to join our talented and supportive team. We would very much recommend and welcome you for a visit so you can meet us and understand our community.
Essential
KS 2 experience, team player and must have excellent communication skills
Desirable
Knowledge of Active Spelling, interest in teaching music and experienced working in upper KS2
Why join Thrumpton Primary Academy?
We are a primary academy for pupils aged 3-11 years based in Retford with over 240 pupils.
Thrumpton Primary Academy was last inspected by Ofsted in April 2026 and was judged to be at the ‘expected standard’ in all categories of inspection.
Ofsted noted that ‘there are very strong and positive relationships between staff and pupils’ and praised how the ‘pupils treat each other with kindness and respect.’
The academy was commended for being ‘tenacious in seeking solutions to the challenges that pupils and their families face’ while continuing to ‘ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of each group of pupils.’
We are incredibly proud of our academy and the community we support.
Our academy has a caring and supportive staff team who believe in every child. The future for all children and families who attend Thrumpton Primary Academy is bright, and we know that when we work together, we can ensure our children achieve their very best.
Visits are welcomed and encouraged - please contact Helen Cawkill to arrange, or for further information.
Our employee benefits
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 Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 16.6% OR 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
Applications
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.
If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Helen Cawkill
About Diverse Academies Trust
Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.
We empower. We respect. We care.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Thrumpton Primary Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 223 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed