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Welcome to Kingsbourne Academy

Kingsbourne Academy will be the first new school to be built in
Cheshire East since the local authority was formed in 2009 marking a
significant moment for the growing Nantwich community.
Opening in September 2026 the school will welcome its very first
cohort of Reception pupils with a planned year-on-year expansion as
demand for primary places continues to rise. This is an exciting
opportunity to lead a brand-new school with no legacy issues no
inherited culture and the freedom to shape everything from the
ground up.
The state-of-the-art new building has been designed to create an
inspiring modern learning environment with light flexible spaces
and excellent outdoor areas that support imaginative play
exploration and the highest standards of teaching. As the school
grows year on year you will have the opportunity to shape how these
facilities evolve to meet the needs of future pupils.
This is a unique chance to grow a school its ethos and its community
from its very foundation.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated
primary practitioner to join our supportive team on a fixed-term
basis for one academic year.
The successful candidate will play a key role in fostering a positive
and engaging learning environment in their classroom ensuring all
pupils receive a high-quality education that nurtures their
individual talents and interests.

We welcome applications from experienced practitioners and
ECTs who are looking for their first teaching role and we offer
mentoring training and professional development support to
ensure a successful induction year.

We can offer you....

• The opportunity to teach at a brand-new school from its very
  foundations with the freedom to establish a strong ethos
  culture and vision from day one.
• Comprehensive support from a committed governing body
  and wider trust ensuring you have everything you need to
  deliver an excellent rewarding and impactful education to our
  pupils.
• The chance to grow professionally while developing a
  stimulating state-of-the-art learning environment that evolves
  alongside the school and its community.
• The opportunity to join a passionate forward-thinking team of
  teachers and support staff who are united in their
  commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
• The benefit of joining a collaborative and supportive network
  of experienced headteachers who are generous with their
  time knowledge and expertise and who value shared learning
  and professional dialogue.
• An engaged and supportive parent community excited about
  the opening of the new school and the opportunities that
  come from being part of a highly successful trust.
• Local trust schools that are keen to play an active role in
  school life to strengthen relationships and help build a strong
  sense of belonging as the school grows.

ROLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Contract: Permanent/Fixed Term

Hours per week:Full time

Salary:Competitive

Responsible to:Head of School

Start date: 1st September 2026

Closing Date: Monday 9th March 2026

KingsbourneSchool Visits:AsKingsbourneAcademy is still initsbuildingphaseprospectivecandidatesare invited to visit St Martins AcademyChester.

Please register your interest for a visit by emailing

Shortlisted candidates school visits: w/c 16th March 2026

Interview Dates: w/c 23rd March onwards

Application Process: An application form and person specification can be found on our

Key responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Plan and deliver high-quality engaging lessons that
  meet the needs of all learners following our bespoke
  curriculum.
• Implement a creative and stimulating curriculum
  encouraging inquiry curiosity and independent
  learning.
• Foster a positive inclusive and respectful learning
  environment where all pupils feel valued and
  supported.
• Adapt teaching strategies to cater for a diverse range
  of needs including pupils with SEND EAL and high
  achievers.
• Use systematic synthetic phonics (Read Write Inc.) to
  support early reading and writing development (if
  applicable).
• Promote a mastery approach to mathematics.

Assessment & Pupil Progress

• Use formative and summative assessments effectively
  to monitor progress and inform next steps.
• Support pupils in preparing for key assessment
  points throughout the academic year.
• Provide constructive personalised feedback to
  pupils and communicate progress with parents or
  carers.

Classroom & Behaviour Management

• Establish clear routines and high expectations for
  behaviour using positive reinforcement strategies.
• Create a classroom culture that promotes mutual
  respect resilience and a growth mindset.
• Implement school-wide behaviour policies effectively
  to ensure a safe supportive learning environment.

Pastoral Care & Wellbeing

• Support the social emotional and mental wellbeing of
  children ensuring they feel happy and secure at
  school.
• Foster strong relationships with parents and carers
  providing regular updates and guidance on how to
  support learning at home.
• Actively contribute to the schools safeguarding and
  child protection procedures following all policies and
  statutory guidance.

Use of Technology in Learning

• Integrate educational technology into teaching and be
  confident in the use of Apple technology for teaching
  and learning.
• Use online platforms to enhance learning.

Professional Development & Collaboration

• Engage in ongoing professional learning attending
  CPD sessions and working with mentors and
  colleagues where required.
• Participate in ECT induction support (if applicable)
  working alongside experienced teachers to develop
  practice.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants senior
  leaders and the wider school community to share
  good practice.

Wider School Contribution

• Take an active role in the school community by
  supporting extracurricular clubs school trips or
  special events.
• Contribute to whole-school initiatives such as
  promoting sustainability diversity or outdoor
  learning.

Recruitment Information

If you have any questionsregardingtheroleplease contact Claire Booth at

Applications forms are available to download from the following link: should be returned toby the closing date.

Safeguarding Commitment:TheNorth WestAcademiesTrustis committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Diversity in the Workplace: The North West Academies trust values diversity in the workforce and is committed to ensuring that throughout the recruitment and selection processes no applicant is disadvantaged or discriminated against because of the protected characteristics of age disability gender re-assignment marriage or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity race religion or belief and sexual orientation.