Classroom Teacher KS1 - Fixed Term - Thornley Academy

Classroom Teacher KS1 - Fixed Term - Thornley Academy

Job Summary

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Working Pattern: Full time

Advert Start Date: 14/09/2026

Advert End Date: 28/09/2026 12:00

Salary: MPR - UPR

Hours per week: Full time teacher

Job Category: Schools - Teaching

Vacancy ID: 301592

Employment Location: Thornley

Number of posts: 1

Closing date: 28 Sep

Further Information

We are seeking to appoint a teacher, preferably with experience teaching in Key Stage 1 with the highest caliber with a good understanding of child development to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team at the school. This is an opportunity for teaching professionals to progress in their career in a forward-looking Academy. The starting salary point is negotiable for successful candidates who can demonstrate excellence in teaching practice.

At Thornley Academy, we recognise that every child is unique, and we are committed to helping each one flourish and become the very best version of themselves. Inclusion lies at the heart of everything we do, and everyone in our community is warmly welcomed, supported, and celebrated. Our dedicated staff always place the needs of our pupils first, continually seeking the most effective ways to ensure every child thrives. We are passionate about fostering a love of learning through an engaging, enjoyable, and inspiring environment, and we uphold high standards of behaviour, respect, and courtesy. If you share our values and commitment to making a meaningful difference, we warmly encourage you to join our team and apply for a role at Thornley Academy.

The mission of WISE academies is to provide a high-quality educational community, which offers life-changing opportunities in a safe, creative and exciting environment. All are valued and inspired to flourish and grow as individuals.

The successful candidates will:

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• You must have a degree level qualification and then move to a postgraduate teaching course to qualify as a teacher.
• Have the vision and capacity to inspire and motivate children.
• Be able to demonstrate outstanding classroom practice and success in raising standards and meeting challenging targets.
• Have excellent behaviour and classroom management skills.
• Be confident in planning, assessing and target setting to meet the needs of all children in your class.
• Be fully committed to working collaboratively and be an active, dedicated member of our team.
• Be able to show initiative and work independently.
• Be enthusiastic, flexible and committed to raising standards of attainment and achievement for all children.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team, in the school and as part of WISE Academies.
• Exceptionally enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
• A creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive ethos.
• An attractive and well-resourced school in the heart of its community.
• A commitment to managing staff workload and well-being at all times.
• Ongoing commitment to your professional development.
• Excellent wellbeing package including GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and support networks.
• Excellent training and peer support.

We highly value the opportunity for prospective candidates to engage with our school community. Visits prior to application are therefore encouraged.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

WISE Academies safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures.

WISE Academies will also consider carrying out an online search for all candidates to help identify any potential issues that are publicly available online.

Applicants must have authorisation to work in the UK.

You can apply online through the North East Jobs Website, go to WISE Academies Jobs and click Apply for Teacher - Fixed Term - Thornley Academy

For further details, please see the supporting documents section of this advert. For any queries, please contact WISE Recruitment Team by telephone [option 5] or e-mail recruitment@wiseacademies.co.uk

Please quote the vacancy reference when requesting additional information.

Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 28th September 2026

Shortlisting: TBC

Interviews: TBC

Supporting documents

• Teacher (Full-time) - Recruitment Pack - TH FTC.docx (1).pdf (1.87 MB)
• 4. Job Applicant Privacy Notice.pdf (164.21 KB)

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We are seeking to appoint a teacher, preferably with experience teaching in Key Stage 1 with the highest caliber with a good understanding of child development to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team at the school. This is an opportunity for teaching professionals to progress in their career in a forward-looking Academy. The starting salary point is negotiable for successful candidates who can demonstrate excellence in teaching practice.,

• Qualified Teacher Status.
• You must have a degree level qualification and then move to a postgraduate teaching course to qualify as a teacher.
• Have the vision and capacity to inspire and motivate children.
• Be able to demonstrate outstanding classroom practice and success in raising standards and meeting challenging targets.
• Have excellent behaviour and classroom management skills.
• Be confident in planning, assessing and target setting to meet the needs of all children in your class.
• Be fully committed to working collaboratively and be an active, dedicated member of our team.
• Be able to show initiative and work independently.
• Be enthusiastic, flexible and committed to raising standards of attainment and achievement for all children.
  
  The opportunity to be part of a dynamic and passionate team, in the school and as part of WISE Academies.
• Exceptionally enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.
• A creative environment that supports and enhances our vision and inclusive ethos.
• An attractive and well-resourced school in the heart of its community.
• A commitment to managing staff workload and well-being at all times.
• On- going commitment to your professional development.
• Excellent wellbeing package including GP appointments, physiotherapy, counselling and support networks.
• Excellent training and peer support.
We highly value the opportunity for prospective candidates to engage with our school community. Visits prior to application are therefore encouraged. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. WISE Academies safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with Local Safeguarding Board Procedures. WISE Academies will also consider carrying out an online search for all candidates to help identify any potential issues that are publicly available online. Applicants must have authorisation to work in the UK.