THRUNSCOE WANTS YOU!

FULL TIME, PERMANENT CLASS TEACHER VACANCY (M1-M6) IN EITHER EYFS, KS1 or KS2 – from September 2026.

We simply want the right person for our Academy; applications from all primary teaching phases are therefore welcomed

Are you an outstanding class teacher who:

 Has a proven track record of providing outstanding teaching and learning;

  • Can think creatively and bring your own special magic to the curriculum
  • develop independence and resilience in our pupils.
  • sets high expectations of our students, academically, socially and behaviourally to maintain their positive well-being .
  • demonstrates excellent classroom practise with the ability to track pupil performance and set effective targets to maximise learning.
  • demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills whilst working effectively as part of a team.
  • demonstrate ‘a can do’ and ‘solution focused’ approach
  • has a great sense of humour

 

If so, we are the right place for you to continue to flourish as a teacher.

Ofsted January 2025: ‘Pupils are happy and safe at this welcoming school. The school’s motto, ‘Let Children Shine’, is evident in all aspects of the school’s work. Staff have high expectations for pupils’ behaviour and learning. Staff build warm and trusting relationships with pupils through clear routines and lots of praise. Pupils appreciate this encouragement and are keen to learn. They treat one another with care and respect, both in lessons and at social times.’

Thrunscoe Primary and Nursery is a very popular and successful Academy which is looking to appoint an inspiring full-time permanent Class teacher to join its dedicated, motivated and supportive team. 

 The post offers an opportunity for an experienced or ECT teacher to join our forward thinking team and will commence September 2026.

As a valued member of our team the academy will provide you with:

  • A commitment to promoting staff’s emotional and physical well-being and a healthy work-life balance, including a paid day off annually for all staff (‘Well-being Day), paid for supervision/ counselling services if required, well-being week (staff buffet/ no meetings), email and text protocols re: times of suitable contact, staff voice surveys to name but a few
  • A caring and supportive whole school community in a fully inclusive setting (Wellbeing Award for Schools accredited firstly in March 2019 and then re-accredited October 2022). 
  • A creative working environment, open to innovation
  • Excellent opportunities for professional development

Visits to the Academy are strongly advised and can be arranged by contacting the academy office by phone 01472 320781 or email office@thrunscoe.academy

You can find the job description, person specification and application form below. 

Please send completed application forms to office@thrunscoe.academy  by MONDAY 27TH APRIL 2026, 12PM (NOON)

If you have not been invited to attend interview by WEDNESDAY 29TH APRIL 2026, 5PM you should assume that your application has not been successful.  We regret that we cannot provide feedback to applicants not shortlisted. 

Interviews are scheduled for week beginning 4TH MAY 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. 

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check with effect 1 Sept 2022, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.

To apply please complete the academy’s application form, which is available below or from the academy’s website.

Salary: M1 - M6

Closing Date: 27 April 2026, 12.00pm

Interview Date: 4 May 2026

Documents

Job Advert

Job Description

Person Specification

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Form