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Why join Samuel Barlow Primary Academy?
We are a primary academy for pupils aged 3-11 years based in Clipstone with over 270 pupils. In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated ‘good’ in all areas with praise for wanting ‘every pupil to do well’ and for being ‘ambitious’ for all children.
Our academy has a caring and supportive staff team who believe in every child. The future for all children and families who attend Samuel Barlow Primary Academy is bright, and we know that when we work together, we can ensure our children achieve their very best.
Visits are welcomed and encouraged
Our employee benefits
At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.
In return you will benefit from:
- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8%
- Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning
- Employee Assistance Programme
- GP helpline
- Health and wellbeing advice and support
- Eyecare vouchers
- Salary sacrifice schemes - car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics
- Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc
- Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)
- Childcare - breakfast and after school provision
- Take a look at our rewards and benefits online
Applications
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.
Closing date: 11th October 2026
Interview date: TBC
Start date: As soon as possible
If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Lee Farndale-James at [email protected]
About Diverse Academies Trust
Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.
We empower. We respect. We care.



