Current Vacancies

Full Time/Part Time

MPS/UPS

Start date - January 2026 onwards up to one year

Samuel Ryder Academy is looking to appoint a motivated and inspirational Primary Teacher for Year 2 to join our friendly and supportive staff. 

This opportunity is open to experienced qualified teachers and early career teachers. Samuel Ryder offers the successful candidate an inspiring and rewarding role.

OFSTED inspected the Academy in June 2022 and judged the school to be GOOD with Leadership and Management, Personal Development and Sixth Form Provision graded OUTSTANDING.

We are looking for an outstanding teacher, who has high aspirations of pupils and is reflective, committed and passionate about children’s learning.

Applications are invited from candidates who:

• Strive to provide exciting and innovative learning experiences for children
• Have proven experience of maintaining high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour
• Are highly motivated and professionally ambitious
• Are fun, flexible team members who develop excellent relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues
• Can demonstrate excellent organisational skills

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please email head.primary@SamuelRyderAcademy.co.uk to arrange a convenient time to see the school.

Diversity: The Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.  We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Closing date for application: 10^th October 2025

Date of Interview: Week commencing 20^th October 2025

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.