Required for September 2026
Are you an exceptional Early Career Teacher looking to begin your teaching journey in an inspiring and supportive environment? We are seeking a talented and ambitious ECT to join our outstanding Key Stage 2 team.
At Manor Farm Academy, we pride ourselves on being a forward‑thinking, innovative school where practice is grounded in the latest evidence and research. We are committed to ensuring every child receives the very best possible start, and we are looking for someone who shares that passion.
We are seeking an ECT who is:
- Forward thinking, with a willingness to embrace new ideas and approaches
- Committed to evidence‑informed practice and reflective teaching
- Ambitious and passionate about delivering the highest-quality education
- Dedicated to ensuring the very best outcomes for every child in their care
Joining our school means becoming part of a highly knowledgeable, supportive, and collaborative team.
We provide:
- Outstanding mentoring and induction support
- Opportunities for professional growth and early career development
- A welcoming, well-resourced school environment
- A team culture built on trust, expertise, and shared passion for early education
- If you are ready to start your teaching career in a school where you will be encouraged, challenged, and celebrated, we would love to hear from you.
About the role
Applicants should have the ability to deliver consistently good and outstanding lessons with a genuine passion and desire to have a significant impact upon pupil achievement and enjoyment. We believe that our children deserve the very best educational experiences and should be valued for who they are.
We are specifically looking for candidates who:
- have very high expectations of teaching and pupil achievement
- are excellent, enthusiastic and motivated classroom practitioners
- will actively contribute to the development of our dedicated and professional staff team
- will be able to offer subject leadership
- have strong career aspirations
This posts offers an exciting opportunity for you to:
- work with fantastic children who have a thirst for learning and sense of fun
- contribute to the on-going development of our successful academy
- join a very professional and highly skilled staff team
- as an integral member of Lead Academy Trust, access comprehensive career progression as well as a wealth of professional development opportunities.
About our academy
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of Manor Farm Academy. We currently have 210 pupils from Reception to Year 6. The entire team work very closely together to deliver a high standard of education, experience and enjoyment for every pupil.
At Manor Farm Academy we strive to provide the best possible education and to ensure happiness and achievement for all. Through high expectations, we strive to instil a sense of pride and confidence within all of our pupils. We aim to develop an environment where respect and honesty are valued, and individuality and difference are celebrated.
By harnessing the sense of wonder, curiosity, determination and independence that we see in our youngest children, and by encouraging our children to never stop asking why, we hope that a love of learning that extends beyond our academy walls is fostered. It is important to us that every child that leaves Manor Farm Academy is the best that they can be, that they are kind, confident and articulate and that they have a strength in their own convictions.
Visits to the academy are strongly encouraged. For further information, or to book a visit to the academy, please contact our Admin Team on 01522 681892 or by emailing them at admin@manorfarmacademy.org
Closing Date: Wednesday 1st July 2026 09.30 am
Interview: Monday 6th July 2026
Further information and an application form are available via our website: http://www.manor-farm-academy.co.uk/.
Lead Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expect all staff share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All Pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.