At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire and educate young minds in Key Stage 1, focusing on their development.
- Company: Join Discovery Academy, part of Victorious Academies Trust, dedicated to student success.
- Benefits: Enjoy a supportive environment with a focus on staff wellbeing and professional growth.
- Other info: Full-time role with opportunities for career advancement and a positive work culture.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a nurturing community.
- Qualifications: Passion for teaching and knowledge of the KS1 curriculum is essential.
The predicted salary is between 32265 - 39435 £ per year.
The trustees at Victorious Academies Trust would like to appoint a Teacher at Discovery Academy, Porlock Avenue, Hattersley, Hyde, SK14 3LE.
To start 1st December 2026
Our Trust’s vision is to support young people to develop the aspiration, motivation and to be successful; we have high ambitions for all young people in our academies and all roles at our Academy are central to ensuring that we work to support this.
Discovery Academy is a mainstream Primary school in Hattersley. Our values of Discovering, Inspiring, Caring, Improving and Achieving run through everything we do.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and passionate teacher to cover for a member of staff on maternity leave. The suitable candidate should understand the development of young children transitioning from Early Years to Key Stage 1. This post will be in Key Stage 1 (initially Year 2) and so a working knowledge of the KS1 curriculum and expectations is an essential part of the role.
Discovery Academy is a One Education Gold Award recipient for Wellbeing of staff. As a result, we have a welcoming, hardworking and committed team who all thrive and support each other. If you would like to work in an environment where wellbeing and thriving is key, then this could be the position for you.
The Teacher role is Full time with a Teacher Main Pay Scale - 1-6.
The proposed timescale for the selection and interview process is as follows:
- Applications close at 4pm Friday 9th October 2026
- Observation will take place as part of the interview
- Interviews will take place on Thursday 22nd October 2026
We will have a group visit session at 4pm on Tuesday 29th September if you would like a tour of the school. We also have a virtual tour on our website, and you can arrange a visit by contacting the school.
Victorious Academies Trust has a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and/or young people. We have robust processes and procedures to reduce risk and continuously promote a positive culture of safeguarding among our workforce. The role described involves working with children and/or young people and is subject to Victorious Academies Trust’s Safer Recruitment Process.
All posts require an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We do not accept CVs, all applicants should complete a Trust Application Form and include on this the details of two referees who, if you are shortlisted will be contacted for a reference. Social media checks will be carried out for roles across our Trust. We may close the job advert for roles within our Trust as soon as sufficient applications have been received so please apply for advertised roles as soon as you are able. If you have any queries linked to any of the roles advertised please ring 0161 830 6964. Visits to our schools are encouraged and warmly welcomed please contact the individual school to arrange this.
Teacher (Maternity Cover) employer: Discoveryacademyhyde
Discovery Academy, part of Victorious Academies Trust, is an exceptional employer located in Hattersley, Cheshire, dedicated to fostering a supportive and thriving work environment. With a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, recognised by the One Education Gold Award, we offer a collaborative culture where teachers are encouraged to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on young learners' lives. Join us to be part of a committed team that values discovery, inspiration, and achievement in education.
