Class Teachers

Job Introduction

Bourne Abbey C of E Primary Academy
NOR 609 at April 2026 (plus Abbey Ark pre-school provision)

REQUIRED FOR SEPTEMBER 2026

EYFS/KS1 CLASS TEACHER
MATERNITY COVER
&
KS2 CLASS TEACHER
TEMP TO 31ST AUGUST 2027
(PERMANENT POSITION MAY BE AVAILABLE FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE)

Grade:    Mainscale

Salary:    Mainscale

Bourne Abbey C of E Primary Academy, part of Abbey Academies Trust, is a three-form entry Church school situated in South Lincolnshire. The other schools in our Trust are Bourne Elsea Park C of E Primary Academy and Colsterworth C of E Primary School. The school was judged to be ‘Good’ by Ofsted in July 2021 and was awarded an ‘Excellent’ SIAMS judgement in May 2023.

We are a community in which everyone is offered the opportunity to fulfil their full potential, to understand themselves and be valued for who they are. Through a stimulating and challenging learning environment, we pursue academic excellence and seek the flourishing of all within our caring Church school community.

The children, staff, trustees and governors wish to appoint innovative, inspirational and dynamic teachers who:

• Know that all children can flourish
• Can inspire and make things happen
• Plan creatively and delivers motivating lessons
• Enjoy working with others and brings out the best in people
• Rise to a challenge and responds enthusiastically

Rewards:
• A positive and caring ethos underpinned by Christian values
• A supportive, energetic, happy and dedicated staff team
• Highly responsive and courteous children with a zest for learning and who see themselves as ‘Agents of Change’
• A committed and proactive Board of Trustees and Local Governing Board
• Active and enthusiastic parents and carers
• A warm and welcoming working environment
• Excellent provision for continuing professional development
• A successful, forward-thinking school with an exciting future

Closing Date for Applications: Noon Monday 27th April 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 5th and Thursday 7th May 2026

Abbey Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and employment references. All pre-employment checks, including online checks, are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education".

Abbey Academies Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. Under the Fluency Duty 2016, the Trust is required to ensure that each person who works for them in a public-facing role speaks a level of English which is sufficient to enable them to effectively carry out their role.

All applications should be submitted using the Trust’s application form. Application packs can be downloaded from our website www.bourneabbeyprimary.co.uk or by emailing: recruitment@abbeyacademies.co.uk

All application forms should be returned by email to recruitment@abbeyacademies.co.uk or by post to:

Recruitment
Abbey Academies Trust
Bourne Abbey C of E Primary Academy
Abbey Road
Bourne
Lincs
PE10 9EP

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.