An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Primary Class Teacher in Year 3 at Knowleswood Primary School; the role will be fixed term until 31 December 2026.

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic to work with young children and committed to fostering a nurturing, engaging and inclusive environment.  With a strong understanding of the primary curriculum, they will inspire and motivate all pupils to reach their full potential, both academically and personally.  

If you'd like to know more about our school, please visit our website at www.knowleswoodacademy.co.uk.

The successful candidate will:

• Have recent successful experience as a primary teacher
• Have a strong commitment to ensuring excellent pupil progress
• Be dedicated to sharing responsibilities for raising standards
• Enjoy a collaborative style approach to working and learning
• Be able to demonstrate knowledge of successful strategies for assessing and raising pupils' achievement

We can offer:

• Children who are enthusiastic to learn
• A supportive Trust central team, school leadership, governors, staff and parents
• Fantastic outdoor facilities
• Opportunities for further development and training
• A healthy work-life balance
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free, on-site parking
• Excellent employer pension contribution scheme

We would warmly encourage any interested candidates to visit our school setting.  In order to do so, please contact Rachael Hughes on 01274 778177 to make the necessary arrangements. 

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.  All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.

 Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice.  We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves.  We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably.  We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

Exceed Academies Trust recognises and promotes the positive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in certain situations.  We would encourage any job applicants, who choose to utilise AI when completing a vacancy application, to thoroughly check the data prior to submission, to ensure it is accurate, factual and demonstrable.  Candidate suitability will be assessed at interview, however the recruitment process will reference information contained within the candidate’s application form.  Any information contained within application form which is found to be factually inaccurate, may result in a conditional offer of employment being withdrawn.