Teacher - KS1

Required from January 2026 (Start date negotiable dependent on candidate)

Growing confident and aspirational children who believe in themselves and contribute positively to their community and the wider world.

Our Academy is an inclusive and progressive school, with a staff team who are ready to embrace change. Together we are determined to meet all of the needs of our children, nurturing the belief that they can genuinely achieve anything they put their minds to.  The King’s C of E Primary Academy, judged ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted, October 2023, is looking to appoint an ambitious and driven class teacher who is passionate about the difference they make to the life chances of every child.

Is this a vision that you share? If so, we are looking for someone who:

•    Has a passion to teach to a very high standard
•    Is fully committed to their own professional development
•    Has strong inter-personal skills, working well in a supportive team
•    Is highly motivated, aspirational and wants the very best for the children in our academy
•    Is confident in teaching Read, Write Inc
•    Understands how to nurture and support all children 
•    Has a genuine desire to become part of a committed team
•    To be committed to our Christian Values and help us to embed them 
•    Sincerely values every member of the school community
•    Approaches teaching with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

In return, we can offer you:

•    Children who are keen to learn and who are a delight to work with
•    A happy, dedicated and supportive team who is committed to the professional development of each and every colleague
•    A coherent and well-ordered, precise curriculum
•    An exceptional learning environment with superb opportunities for further development 
•    An on-site Forest Schools area 
•    The support of colleagues in SNMAT partner academies
•    The support of the SNMAT which comes with endless personal benefits such as well-being support and professional development 
•    Excellent support from the Governing Body
•    The opportunity to work within a supportive, nurturing and friendly team that is proud of the work that it is achieving in its community 

If you are keen to be part of our very special team, please do request further details and take the time to find out more about our thriving community by accessing our SIAMs and Ofsted reports on our website.

Please ring the academy and ask to speak to the Headteacher, Sarah Clarke, to discuss the exciting role that we have on offer. She will also be able to book an appointment with you to show you around The King’s at a time that is convenient to yourself.

Please contact the academy’s Business Manager, Mrs Sue Ragsdale-Lowe, on 01636 680284 or by emailing recruitment@kings.snmat.org.uk, to request an application pack.

Closing date and shortlisting: 12pm Friday 12th December 2025
Successful candidates will be notified by telephone on this day. 
Interviews:  Monday 15th December 2025