Teacher
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7EU |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 87cf8141-c820-423e-820e-57adfb31a013 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Teach to the highest possible standard in the appropriate curriculum areas as agreed with the Principal, within the framework of the academy and whole academy policies and requirements
• Ensure that the quality of teaching and learning in lessons is of the highest possible quality.
• Ensure high quality classroom management and maintain good classroom discipline.
• Closely monitor student’s progress against pre-determined targets according to whole academy and trust policies.
• Keep records of student achievement and progress.
• Set and mark homework / extended learning tasks according to whole academy policy.
• Adopt a Growth Mindset approach to learning, developing student independence, self sufficiency and resilience.
• Maintain high expectations of students and ensure that teaching approaches and materials are commensurate with student capability so that the optimum standard of student achievement is reached.
• Participate in planning, development of appropriate syllabuses, resources and schemes of work.
• Promote high standards of literacy and numeracy.
• Share the responsibilities required to enable the teams to function successfully.
• Attend and contribute to meetings according to the academy’s schedule.
• Implement all aspects of the academy’s Assessment, Recording and Reporting Policy including completion of Interim Reports, other assessment, recording and reporting requirements and attending Progress Evenings to discuss student progress with parents.
What the school offers its staff
We are a primary academy for pupils aged 3-11 years based in Retford with over 240 pupils. In our latest Ofsted inspection,we were rated ‘good’ with comments that ‘staff and pupils support each other to ‘be the best they can be,’ and recognised our ‘strong sense of community’ where ‘both pupils and staff are proud to part of this school.’ Our academy has a caring and supportive staff team who believe in every child. The future for all children and families who attend Bracken Lane Primary Academy is bright, and we know that when we work together, we can ensure our children achieve their very best. Visits are welcomed and encouraged – please contact H Cawkill to arrange, or for further information. 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:
• 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 – electric 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
Commitment to safeguarding
Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.
Teach to the highest possible standard in the appropriate curriculum areas as agreed with the Principal, within the framework of the academy and whole academy policies and requirements
• Ensure that the quality of teaching and learning in lessons is of the highest possible quality.
• Ensure high quality classroom management and maintain good classroom discipline.
• Closely monitor student’s progress against pre-determined targets according to whole academy and trust policies.
• Keep records of student achievement and progress.
• Set and mark homework / extended learning tasks according to whole academy policy.
• Adopt a Growth Mindset approach to learning, developing student independence, self sufficiency and resilience.
• Maintain high expectations of students and ensure that teaching approaches and materials are commensurate with student capability so that the optimum standard of student achievement is reached.
• Participate in planning, development of appropriate syllabuses, resources and schemes of work.
• Promote high standards of literacy and numeracy.
• Share the responsibilities required to enable the teams to function successfully.
• Attend and contribute to meetings according to the academy’s schedule.
• Implement all aspects of the academy’s Assessment, Recording and Reporting Policy including completion of Interim Reports, other assessment, recording and reporting requirements and attending Progress Evenings to discuss student progress with parents.
What the school offers its staff
We are a primary academy for pupils aged 3-11 years based in Retford with over 240 pupils. In our latest Ofsted inspection,we were rated ‘good’ with comments that ‘staff and pupils support each other to ‘be the best they can be,’ and recognised our ‘strong sense of community’ where ‘both pupils and staff are proud to part of this school.’ Our academy has a caring and supportive staff team who believe in every child. The future for all children and families who attend Bracken Lane Primary Academy is bright, and we know that when we work together, we can ensure our children achieve their very best. Visits are welcomed and encouraged – please contact H Cawkill to arrange, or for further information. 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:
• 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 – electric 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
Commitment to safeguarding
Diverse Academies and its Governors are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances.