We are seeking to appoint a motivated and inspirational class teacher to  join us on our  journey to becoming a great’ school. The successful candidate will be able to build relationships with children, teach well-sequenced and ambitious lessons and be part of our team on our mission to make Bramble the best it can be. If this sounds like something you are interested in, then Bramble Academy may be just the opportunity you are looking for.

To be successful you will:

-          able to nurture, inspire and motivate pupils of all abilities.

-          have a desire to deliver a high-quality curriculum

-          enjoy working as part of a dedicated team to achieve the best for each and every pupil

About us:

We are a one-form entry school that serves a changing community close to the centre of Mansfield Woodhouse. Our children are delightful, they enjoy coming to school and we enjoy teaching them, they are keen to learn and do well in all aspects of school life. Our school is a happy and focused place, where children and staff come first.  We’re determined to make sustainable changes to allow our pupils to have the very best opportunities for the future, our leadership team are invested in school development and will walk the walk with the team to make the changes happen.

 We were visited by Ofsted in July 2024, here are a selection of sections from the report, our full report can be found here: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/21/141398

 ‘The school has been completely revitalised by the vast array of improvements that have taken place since the last inspection. Pupils, and parents and carers, describe how the school has ‘blossomed’. Many parents gladly recommend the school to others.’

 ‘The school supports pupils’ broader personal development well. Pupils learn about the importance of healthy relationships and of how to treat everyone with equal respect, regardless of differences. Trained staff are available to support pupils’ wellbeing and mental health needs. Pupils new to the country are welcomed into the school. The elected school council gives pupils a voice. They proudly describe the school as ‘inclusive and diverse’. They are well prepared for modern British society.’

 ‘The trust has provided strong support for the school, including in developing the libraries and high-quality outdoor learning facilities. Support for other areas such as curriculum, leadership and the early years is also strong. Staff speak warmly about the care and consideration shown by leaders for their workload and well-being.’

In return:

You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
• Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
• Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
• A free Employee Assistance Programme from Vivup

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.