We are seeking an ambitious and dedicated teacher who can create an engaging, inspiring and supportive learning environment for our wonderful pupils.

Ofsted reported, “Springbank is a warm and friendly place…Pupils behave well. They get on with each other as they play together at breaktimes. Pupils enjoy attending this school. They say it is a happy place and that they feel safe.”

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and hard‑working teacher who demonstrates excellent classroom practice, has high expectations for all learners, and can motivate and inspire children to achieve their very best.

Why Work With Us?

·        A strong, inclusive school community with a clear vision and values

·        Excellent staff retention and an approachable and supportive leadership team.

·        A curriculum that promotes creativity, critical thinking, and wellbeing

·        Opportunities to contribute to school improvement and innovation

·        A nurturing environment where staff and pupils thrive

·        A commitment to reducing teacher workload with dedicated staff for photocopying and displays, plus a sports specialist to enhance PE teaching.

·        A pastoral and behaviour team to provide prompt and effective support if needed.

You will:

·        Be a consistently good or outstanding primary practitioner.

·        Be passionate about teaching, learning and making a meaningful difference for every child.

·        Care deeply about children’s development, maintaining a strong focus on progress and achievement.

·        Value collaboration and enjoy working as part of a supportive, committed team.

·        Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, building strong relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents/carers, governors and the wider community.      

·        Collaborate with our Key Stage 2 team and Year 6 Teacher.

·        Have good knowledge and experience of teaching the Key Stage 2 Curriculum and assessments

·        Demonstrate the capacity to make learning enjoyable and exciting.

·        Have high expectations of children’s achievements and behaviour.

·        To work alongside our behaviour and pastoral teams, to support children with behavioural, attachment and trauma needs.   

·        Have an interest in leadership (which could include any area of the curriculum or leadership roles)

Welcome to Springbank Academy and Nursery.  Visitors often comment on the special atmosphere they find here. It is a friendly and welcoming place where pupils feel secure and supported – the perfect environment for learning. We encourage all our children to think creatively, set themselves high standards and to work hard to achieve their full potential.

Our school is at the heart of the community in Eastwood and we strive to maintain consistently high standards and to nurture talents and strengths so that every child can achieve success. We work to develop an excitement and enthusiasm for learning which we hope the children will take with them through their lifetime. We strive to make the world a richer place by promoting high standards of behaviour and learning.

Our school motto, ‘Where dreams are realised and success is celebrated’ encapsulates our approach and the belief and value we place in every single one of our children.

Additional Information about our School can be found at https://springbank.academy/

White Hills Park Trust comprises nine successful schools across Nottinghamshire, six primary, two secondary (one including a sixth form) and one special school.  It is an exciting time as the Trust is embarking on a period of steady growth with further schools joining us soon.  We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and career aspirations of our staff team.

Our partnership of schools is united by shared ethos and values, working in deep collaboration to give all of our children the best possible start in life. Our mission is to provide the very best opportunities and outcomes for young people.  Our staff work closely together to deliver high quality teaching and learning, share good practice, pool resources and participate in joint projects for the benefit of pupils. 

Further information about the Trust can be found at About Us (whptrust.org)

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Adam Lumley (Headteacher) Email: office@springbank.academy or telephone: 01773 762277

Applications for the post must be submitted by Tuesday 12 May 2026 at 9.00am via our online application form, which can be found at https://whptrust.org  or by clicking the ‘apply now’ link.

Interviews to be held: Provisionally on Tuesday 19 May 2026

White Hills Park Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is a Pathfinder for the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education and expects all leaders to embody these values in their daily work. 

All posts are subject to safeguarding responsibilities (relevant to the role), including the duty to protect and promote the welfare of children and young people, and to adhere to the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. References will be called prior to interview and online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks.   It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity). 

Claire Shaw - CEO