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Class Teacher with EYFS Specialism

St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy · Retford · Nottinghamshire

Job description

Inspired by faith, we dare to grow, believe and achieve, celebrating success together and flourishing within our community

Our Academy is an inclusive and progressive school, with a staff team who are ready to embrace change. Together we are determined to meet all of the needs of our children, nurturing the belief that they can genuinely achieve anything they put their minds to.

St Swithun’s Church of England Primary Academy is looking to appoint an ambitious and driven class teacher who is determined to put children first. We are looking for an experienced teacher with an EYFS Specialism. Serving our community well, our academy strives to ensure that every child reaches their full potential.

We aim to give children opportunities and experiences that inspire them to achieve through working together with resilience, inclusion, ambition, integrity, love and courage.

Is this a vision that you share? If so, we are looking for someone who:

Has a passion to teach to a very high standard

Has a good understanding of the curriculum in EYFS

Is highly motivated, aspirational and wants the very best for the children in our school

Understands how to nurture and support all children

Has a genuine desire to become part of a committed team

To be committed to our Christian Values and help us to embed them

Sincerely values every member of the school community.

Approaches teaching with enthusiasm and a positive attitude.

In return, we can offer you:

Children who are keen to learn and who are a delight to work with

A happy, dedicated and supportive team who is committed to the professional development of each and every colleague

The opportunity to contribute to the rapid improvement of our academy

An exceptional learning environment with superb opportunities for further development

The support of colleagues in SNMAT partner academies

The support of SNMAT, which comes with endless personal benefits such as well-being support, professional development and support from a mentoring colleague

Excellent support from the Governing Body

The opportunity to work within a supportive, nurturing and friendly team that is proud of the work that it is achieving in its community

If you are keen to be part of our very special team, please do request further details.

Visits to our academy are strongly encouraged.

Please contact the academy’s Office Manager, Mrs Jo Gillum on 01777 702043 or by emailing office@st-swithuns.snmat.org.uk to request an application pack and an appointment to meet our Head of School, Hannah Howlett.

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About this school

St Swithun's Church of England Primary Academy

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11

Requires Improvement
Pupils
90
Avg teacher salary
£48,240
Pupil:teacher ratio
16.3:1
Academy trust
DIOCESE OF SOUTHWELL AND NOTTINGHAM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6LD

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Salary
£32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
7 September 2026
Closing date
30 September 2026

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