Job Description

Salary

Up to M5

Basis

Full Time

Job type

Teaching

Location

Temporary for 2 terms initially

Job category

Teacher

Date posted

08/10/2025

Job reference

R05265

Are you passionate about education that goes beyond the classroom? Do you believe every child deserves a champion — someone who sees their potential and nurtures it every day? Could you thrive in a school where nature is not just a backdrop, but a central part of the curriculum?

Thoresby Vale Primary Academy in Edwinstowe is offering a rare and exciting opportunity to join our growing team as we expand due to the flourishing success of our brand-new school.

Nestled in the heart of Sherwood Forest and surrounded by wildflower meadows, woodlands, and a 350-acre country park, our academy is built on a foundation of curiosity, sustainability, and community. With a strong forest school ethos and a commitment to outdoor learning, we offer a rich curriculum that blends academic excellence with hands-on experiences in nature.

As part of the Diverse Academies Trust, we are proud to champion every child’s journey — helping them grow into happy, well-rounded individuals with a deep appreciation for the world around them. If you’re an educator who loves the outdoors and believes in the power of connection, this is your moment to make a lasting impact.

Why join Thoresby Vale Primary Academy?

We are looking for a

Year 1 teacher

to join our talented and supportive team.

Thoresby Vale Primary Academy opened its doors to the children for the very first time in September 2025. It is a state-of-the-art facility, set in the heart of a new community in Sherwood Forest at Edwinstowe. The academy offers the best of a traditional curriculum alongside a ‘natural curriculum’, making use of its unique setting as a forest school. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be part of our first-year team.

Visits are welcomed and encouraged – please contact Rebecca Hurley rhurley@thoresbyvaleprimary-ac.org.ukto arrange a visit, or for further information.

The successful candidate will:

Essential

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

or equivalent, or evidence of substantial teaching experience.

Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum

Strong communication skills

, with the ability to engage, motivate and inspire children, talk to parents and our community, and communicate well with colleagues

Excellent organisational skills

and the ability to plan and execute effective lessons.

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

.

Ability to work collaboratively

as part of a team, contributing to a positive school culture.

Experience with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

and adaptive teaching strategies.

Secure knowledge of the foundational knowledge and skills children in key stage 1 require.

Desirable

Innovative teaching methods

and a passion for outdoor learning

Strong understanding of current educational trends

and pedagogical approaches.

Understanding of the Early Years curriculum

and how Key stage 1 builds on this.

Strong track record in Key Stage 1

Experience of the effective use of continuous provision

within year 1

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

Enrolment into the Teacher Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 23.68% Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning Employee Assistance Programme GP helpline Health and wellbeing advice and support Eyecare vouchers Salary sacrifice schemes – car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc Health cash plan (personal or family) – where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc) Childcare – breakfast and after school provision · Take a look at our rewards and benefits online

Applications

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Closing date:

21st October 2025

Interview date:

28th October 2025

Start date:

January 2026

Temporary for two terms initially

Pay spine M1 – M5

About Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower. We respect. We care.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.