Thank you for your interest in joining Sunnyside Spencer Academy.

Sunnyside is a nurturing, inclusive, and forward-thinking “Outstanding” primary school that places children at the heart of everything it does. Our school serves a richly diverse community and is committed to providing every pupil with the opportunity to succeed - academically, socially, and emotionally.

At Sunnyside, we are guided by our core values of SHINE. Success, Happiness, Independence, Nurture and Enrich. We believe in creating a supportive and challenging learning environment that encourages children to become confident, independent thinkers. Our ethos promotes high expectations for all learners and a strong sense of belonging within the school community.

Everything we do at Sunnyside is about providing our children with an excellent education and enriching experiences to promote a love of learning. Our aim for our school community is for all to grow and shine!

Sunnyside is a very special place to be because of our wonderful children. We strive to provide the very highest standards of education within a caring, exciting and stimulating environment. We want our children to be excited by the curriculum and challenged to achieve their full potential, enjoy their learning and feel valued. We are incredibly proud of our achievement of being recognised as an Apple Distinguished School. Our digital strategy is embedded into our school improvement plan, curriculum design, and pedagogy designed to meet the needs of our pupils and community.

We would be delighted for you to join our Sunnyside Team. We believe that great schools are built by inspiring people. We are proud to foster a vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking community where every member of staff is valued, supported, and empowered to make a meaningful impact.

At Sunnyside we have a strong culture of professional development for teachers and support staff at all stages of their careers. Our ECT development plan is extensive with bespoke in-house training, closely aligned with the Spencer Academies Trust ECT programme. For experienced staff, our in-house CPD programme is bespoke to need. All of this is complemented by access to opportunities to pursue NPQ qualifications, alongside CPD provided by Spencer Alliance for Leadership and Teaching. We also have a close working partnership with the Chartered College of Teaching, providing routes into obtaining Chartered status.

Alongside the wealth of CPD opportunities, we also recognise the importance of a shared commitment to staff wellbeing and place staff at the heart of our culture. Our staff benefit from a range of initiatives including access to the Spencer Academies Trust Wellbeing package.

At Sunnyside, you’ll be part of a team that celebrates individuality, nurtures talent, and works together to make a lasting difference in the lives of our pupils and the wider community.

If you're passionate about education and ready to inspire the next generation, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to visit us to experience first-hand what makes Sunnyside such a special place to work and learn.

Sallyann Mitchell

Principal