We are looking for a teacher to join our team here at Skegby Junior Academy!

About the role:

Are you an inspirational class teacher looking to help make a difference to the lives of young people?

The Principal is seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic class teacher to join a talented and committed staff team, at the beginning of the autumn term 2026.

Is this the job for you?

• Do you have the drive and energy to be an outstanding teacher, along with the skills required to provide inspirational leaning?

• Are you dynamic and enthusiastic, with a great sense of humour and the ability to ensure children achieve the highest standards through innovative teaching?

• Are you a dedicated professional who leads by example?

• Are you committed to raising standards with high expectations of all adults and children?

• Are you bursting with ideas and have the capacity to involve yourself fully in the life of our academy?

• Do you have exceptional communication skills, along with the ability to respond effectively to future challenges?

What we can offer you:

• A supportive, proactive forward-thinking leadership team

• A strong ethos of high expectation and challenge for all learners

• A caring team who will support you all the way

• A commitment to professional development

• A varied and enriched curriculum, with particular emphasis on outdoor learning and a learning challenge approach

• Excellent grounds which contain a very special Forest School outdoor classroom.

Visits to the Academy are warmly welcomed; please contact the main office on 01623 460329 or email admin@skegbyjunioracademy.org to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.

About us:

The Academy is located in Skegby, Nottinghamshire and has been part of the Greenwood Academies Trust (GAT) since Autumn 2013.

We are a forward thinking, caring and calm academy that offers exceptionally well behaved children, who want to learn. We believe in every child achieving their potential and have a very clear set of SMART values that support the amazing work we do.

In the latest Ofsted inspection, the Academy was rated as GOOD.

The school is highly inclusive and welcoming to all pupils – Ofsted 2025

If you have the drive and energy to make change happen, this is the job for you!

We wish to appoint an exceptional teacher for our wonderful academy.

Salary: MPS 1-6, UPS 1-3

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package. Here's a selection of what's on offer to our people in recognition of the huge difference they make to our children, their families and the communities we serve.

• A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplace
• A free digital wellbeing companion for all colleagues
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & Spectacles Discount
• Family friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional Supervision for Academy Leaders

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.  All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.