Teacher, Elementary School

(Exec Head) Mr Geoff Morrison / (Acting Head) Mr Thomas Finch

Parkwood is a caring, ambitious primary school with a strong commitment to welcoming all children through our lived ethos of inclusion. We believe every child deserves the very best education and support to develop as confident individuals with aspirations for the future.

• One-form entry primary school with a Resourced Provision for Communication & Interaction (C&I)
• Diverse school community: around 70% of families speak English as an additional language
• Higher-than-average levels of pupil premium, SEND and Education, Health and Care Plans
• We are focused on inclusion, high-quality teaching and enriching experiences that build knowledge and cultural capital

We are a mission-driven Multi-Academy Trust, with an unwavering commitment to nurture learning in a sustainable environment so that our whole community can thrive, aspire and succeed. We are passionate and highly committed to environmental sustainability and climate change education and are seeking new solutions to delivering inclusive and adaptive education to support our most vulnerable children.
We offer access to high quality professional development and a connected and supportive community of academies, fellow senior leaders, and mentors to help develop and progress your career.

Are you a passionate, skilled primary teacher who wants to make a real difference? Do you thrive on creating inclusive, ambitious learning experiences for children with communication and interaction needs? If so, we invite you to bring your expertise, warmth and high expectations to our welcoming one-form-entry school.

• Be prepared to be innovative and take well supported risks to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children.
• Be a confident, creative practitioner embracing an inclusive education to a diverse pupil population.
• Be able to inspire children to achieve their full potential.

• A dedicated leadership team who will support and develop you as well as promoting a positive work-life balance.
• An enthusiastic teaching team to work alongside you in your role.
• Fantastic children who are ready to be inspired.
• Supportive families who want to work with you.

Visits to the schools are welcomed when the new term begins. The school office can be contacted on

Northern Star Academies Trust 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 requires an enhanced DBS check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.