Astley Primary School is seeking to appoint an outstanding and ambitious Senior Teacher to join our dedicated and hardworking team. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional classroom practitioner who is passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for children and who is ready to take the next step in their professional journey.

We are looking for a teacher who: 

Demonstrates consistently excellent classroom practice.
Has high expectations and a relentless commitment to ensuring every child succeeds.
Is confident to lead a core subject and has a strong understanding of early reading and phonics
Can support and develop high-quality teaching and learning across the school.
Has the potential and drive to undertake leadership responsibilities.
Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.

As a Senior Teacher at Astley Primary School, you will play a key role in shaping the quality of education across our school. Alongside teaching your own class, you will work closely with leaders and colleagues to share best practice, support school improvement priorities and contribute to the professional development of others.

The role is offered on main scale or UPR, with an additional TLR available for the successful applicant. Details of leadership responsibilities can be discussed further at interview.

In return, we offer: 

Enthusiastic, caring and motivated pupils who enjoy learning.
A welcoming and supportive staff team committed to excellence.
Opportunities to develop and implement leadership skills
High-quality professional development and support from Synergy MAT leaders

This role would be ideal for an experienced teacher who is ready to broaden their impact beyond their own classroom and who aspires to future leadership positions.

If you are an inspirational teacher with the ability to motivate others, drive high standards and make a lasting difference to children's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help shape the next chapter of success at Astley Primary School.

How to apply:

For this vacancy, if you click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button, you will be redirected to our website to apply via the online application form.

Closing Date: 15 October 2026, 12 noon

Interview Date: 22 October 2026

Synergy Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Synergy Multi Academy Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

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