Teacher, Teacher Assistant​/ Paraprofessional

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Location 0101 - Bracken Lane Primary Academy

Salary ECT MPS2

Fixed term Maternity Cover 01/12/2026 to 17/12/2027

Basis Full Time

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0101 - Bracken Lane Primary Academy 20/09/2026 Teacher Apply online

The job requirements are detailed below.

Salary ECT MPS2

Fixed term Maternity Cover 01/12/2026 to 17/12/2027 Contractual hours 32.5 Basis Full Time Job type Teaching Location Bracken Lane Primary Academy Bracken LaneRetfordNOTTINGHAMSHIREDN
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Job category Teacher Date posted 03/07/2026 Job reference R05579 Attachments Teacher

- Job Description and Person Specification .pdf Be part of our team
- Diverse Academies

Bracken Lane Primary Academy are looking for a Teacher (Maternity Cover) to join our talented and supportive team. We would very much recommend and welcome you for a visit so you can meet us and understand our community.

Why join Bracken Lane Primary Academy?

We are a primary academy for pupils aged 3-11 years based in Retford with over 240 pupils. In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated ‘good’ with comments that ‘staff and pupils support each other to ‘be the best they can be,’ and recognised our ‘strong sense of community’ where ‘both pupils and staff are proud to part of this school.’

Our academy has a caring and supportive staff team who believe in every child. The future for all children and families who attend Bracken Lane Primary Academy is bright, and we know that when we work together, we can ensure our children achieve their very best.

Visits are welcomed and encouraged – please contact H Cawkill to arrange, or for further information.

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Teacher Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 23.68%
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning
• Employee Assistance Programme
• GP helpline
• Health and wellbeing advice and support
• Eyecare vouchers
• Salary sacrifice schemes – electric car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics
• Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc
• Health cash plan (personal or family) – where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)
• Childcare – breakfast and after school provision
• Take a look at our rewards and benefits online

Applications

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact H Cawkill

About Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.

We empower.

We respect.

We care.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy .