Job Description

Are you a progressive, inspirational and dynamic educator? Would you relish the opportunity to thrive in a forward thinking school, where teachers are encouraged to think differently to achieve the best possible outcomes for all children?



The Heath Academy Trust and St Ives Primary & Nursery School are seeking to appoint an inspiring teacher who is committed to providing the best quality learning experience to our children in a personalised and exciting way. The post is a permanent contract. We need an enthusiastic, skilled and motivated teacher with a particular interest in subject leadership of Science, to join our professional learning focused team. The successful applicant must want to play a full part in the life of the school, enjoy working as part of a friendly and dedicated team and have the drive and aspiration.



The successful applicant will become a valued and active member of our wider St Ives' family. They will join our friendly and dedicated team, working collaboratively to enhance teaching and learning both in their own classroom, and throughout our school. Previous experience teaching/supporting learning in Early Years and across the Primary School age range is essential.



St Ives Primary and Nursery School can offer you:

the chance to work in a small, friendly primary school set in a beautiful location the opportunity to work with committed experienced colleagues
We are committed to on-going improvement through our self-improving system and provide continuous support for our staff with highly qualified CPD. St Ives Primary & Nursery School is part of the Heath Academy Trust. We welcome applications from early careers teachers.


Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact our school office on 01425 475478 to arrange your visit or discuss the post further. Further details about this role can be found on the job description and person specification included in the recruitment pack and more information about the school can be found on our website: www.stivesprimary.com.



In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, all applications must be completed via the online application form. CVs will not be accepted or considered. References will be sought prior to the interview. Please ensure referees are able to provide a full reference rather than a standard statement of employment time. You should provide the email and telephone contact details for all referees - thank you.



The Heath Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. As part of the safer recruitment check, online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates. The search will be purely based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974