Job Introduction
CLASS TEACHER - KS2
START DATE: APRIL 2026
1.0 FTE
PERMANENT
An exciting opportunity has become available at Heighington Millfield Primary Academy for a passionate Class Teacher. We are seeking to appoint a teacher who is dedicated to motivating all pupils to achieve their full potential. This position will include an area of curriculum leadership.
We are a community orientated and ambitious Academy. As a member of staff, you will benefit from strong leadership and effective support and you will have the vision, drive and interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with our pupils. You will join a thriving, cohesive team who are fully committed to ensuring all pupils fulfil their potential. You should be a highly motivated individual who is keen to embrace the opportunities this position presents.
We passionately believe there is something special about our Academy – a tangible sense of family and an unwavering commitment to fulfil our motto ‘Endeavour, Excel, Enjoy’. Our dedicated team of staff are supportive and aspirational, and in return benefit from an environment which values and celebrates the inputs of individuals to create our Academy vision.
Heighington Millfield Priory Academy is a member of The Priory Federation of Academies Trust, an established and supportive MAT. Our scale allows both flexibility and creativity in terms of career development, with permanent and secondment opportunities across our academies allowing exciting career pathways. We are determined in our mission to improve the life chances of our students and we are equally committed to the wellbeing and development of our staff. All our support staff benefit from annual appraisals, access to CPD opportunities, our Trust Employee Benefits Programme and excellent support from our HR team.
Keen to find out more? A visit to the academy would be warmly welcomed. Please feel free to make an appointment by contacting Dilys Tait on 01522 872625 or emailing dtait@prioryacademies.co.uk
The job description and person specification can be found on the Trust website.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 3rd February 2026
Interview date: Thursday 12 February 2026
The Priory Federation of Academies Trust is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment for all. Our aim, embedded in the Trust Values, is to enrich our workforce at every level and we encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
The Priory Federation of Academies Trust strictly adheres to UK-GDPR regulations. In order to complete your application for this position you will be required to read and agree to the terms of our privacy statement. This will be available for you to read when you commence your application.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Please note that applicants may be subject to online/social media presence checks.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date if we identify a suitable candidate.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
