Teacher (Primary Phase)

Part of the Diocese of Norwich St Benet's MAT Tel: 01379 852561 Email: ejohnson@sancroft.stbenets.org Salary: MPS1-6/UPS1-3, (0.2) £6,583- £10,210, 0.3 £9,875 - £15,314 actual (£32,916 - £51,048 FTE) Fixed Term until 31/08/2027 Part Time Working hours- 2 or 3 mornings per week Required w/c 30 November 2026 Ignite Mathematical Curiosity. Inspire Excellence. Make Your Mark. Are you a passionate Primary Educator who believes in turning every child into a confident, curious mathematician? Harleston Sancroft Academy is seeking an exceptional Primary Teacher with a strong focus on core Mathematics to join our vibrant, growing Key Stage 2 team, where every child’s learning journey is valued and celebrated. Why Sancroft? At the heart of our academy lies a deep commitment to the "whole child." Here, we believe that people matter first. Relationships are the foundation of everything we achieve, and we’ve built a school where both students and staff are encouraged not just to participate, but to truly thrive. In our Primary Phase, your expertise will help demystify maths, build conceptual fluency, and make a tangible, lasting difference every single day. The Role You will be a key architect of learning in our Primary Phase, taking a leading role in delivering rich, engaging core Mathematics across KS2. We are looking for a teacher who can champion mastery, nurture problem-solving skills, and create a classroom environment where mathematical thinking thrives, every voice is heard, and every milestone is celebrated. The Ideal Candidate You are someone who ignites curiosity, replaces maths anxiety with confidence, and brings key concepts to life. You see mathematical potential in every child and have the expertise and enthusiasm to unlock it. You're looking for more than just a job—you're seeking a collaborative community where your talents will be nurtured and your impact will be lasting. Ready to make an impact? Join us at Sancroft, where the best outcomes for our community start with exceptional people like you. We are extremely proud of our ethos and the very positive relationships which exist at the school. The Harleston Sancroft Academy, part of the St Benet’s Multi Academy Trust, is an inclusive and very successful 3-16 Church of England all through school in South Norfolk where children thrive and achieve very well. Children are supported to flourish and grow with responsibility and resilience, relishing the opportunity to ‘Live Life in All Its Fullness’ (OFSTED, 2025). The primary and secondary phases are located approximately half a mile apart offering a unique All Through educational experience. This year we have celebrated the best results in the school’s history and we are excited for what lies ahead. The working hours for this role are 0.2-0.3 FTE working 2 or 3 mornings per week to include Thursday and Friday mornings. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to book an appointment or speak with the Head of Primary; Laura Botwright 01379 853211 lbotwright@sancroft.stbenets.org How to apply: For more information about this role, including the job description and person specification, please read the attached Recruitment Pack available from ‘Attachments’. To complete our online application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, and you will be directed to apply through our Applicant Tracking System. If you do not already have one, you will need to create a ‘Teacher Booker’ account. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if sufficient applications have been received. Within the Trust we use AI to help review applications. If we spot that AI has been used in a misleading way, such as copying unedited AI created answers, exaggerating previous job experience, or pretending to be someone else, we may choose to reject the application without feedback. References may be requested prior to interview and may be contacted on receipt of your application form. Please contact us to discuss this further if you have any queries. Closing Date: 21 October 2026, 9am Interview Dates: W/C 02 November 2026 The Diocese of Norwich St Benet’s Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to full safeguarding checks as well as satisfactory references. The Trust's safeguarding policy can be found on our website. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to