Class Teacher

Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School in Nottingham is seeking an enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our three-form entry primary team on a permanent contract. The post aligns with the Main Scale and offers opportunities for professional growth within a diverse, multi-ethnic inner-city context.

We value inclusive, relational practice and high expectations of both pastoral and academic achievement. The successful candidate will contribute to whole-school development, engaging in responsive

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching and learning with a relentless commitment to putting children first.
• Experience in primary education is desirable.
• Ability to contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Willingness to develop professional practice in a three-form entry school.

Responsibilities

• Promotes very high standards of responsive and inclusive teaching and learning through excellent, creative classroom practice and management.
• Has a passion to ensure all children reach their full potential.
• Will take an active part in the wider life of our school.
• Has the ability to work under pressure with calmness and a sense of humour.
• Is able to teach across the Primary age range.
• Demonstrates teaching and raising standards in all subject areas.
• Has a love of supporting all pupils to develop across a rich and varied curriculum.
• Can demonstrate a commitment to working in a multi-cultural school community.
• Enjoys reading, researching and evidence-based knowledge to support their professional development.

Job description

Class Teacher

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Main Scale

Permanent

Forest Fields Primary and Nursery School

Are you looking for an opportunity to capture young children's interest and help them attain high standards across the board?

We are looking for primary teachers to join our team at Forest Fields Primary School.

We are a large, popular multicultural inner-city school and believe in working hard to break through all barriers to learning. Is this for you?

Forest Fields Primary has been judged as good by Ofsted. We are proud of the diverse community around school that has a rich ethnic and cultural tapestry, with currently 49 languages spoken in school. The school has a calm and nurturing ethos, which is rooted in the strong school values that drive both the pastoral and academic fulfilment of all. We put children first, value the application of inclusive and relational practice, and have high expectations of academic success for all through responsive teaching in our Ordinarily Available Provision, Targeted Available Provision and Specialist Available Provision. We value both our children's and staff wellbeing, and ensure children and staff feel valued and have fun learning.

We serve a diverse multi-ethnic community and practice in school reflects the richness and vibrancy of the area, with a commitment to raising standards.

We aim to appreciate the contribution of all within our community and we place great emphasis on mutual respect. We are looking for an inspirational, dedicated and hardworking teachers who are looking to develop their career in a three-form entry school.

We aim to appreciate the contribution of all within our community and we place great emphasis on mutual respect. We are looking for an inspirational, dedicated and hardworking teachers who are looking to develop their career in a three-form entry school.

If you can demonstrate a passion for teaching and learning, with a relentless commitment to putting children first, we can offer you excellent professional development opportunities in a happy school.

We are looking for a dynamic professional practitioner who:-

• Promotes very high standards of responsive and inclusive teaching and learning through excellent, creative classroom practice and management
• Has a passion to ensure all children reach their full potential.
• Will take an active part in the wider life of our school.
• Has the ability to work under pressure with calmness and a sense of humour.
• Is able to teach across the Primary age range
• Demonstrates teaching and raising standards in all subject areas.
• Has a love of supporting all pupils to develop across a rich and varied curriculum.
• Can demonstrate a commitment to working in a multi-cultural school community.
• Enjoys reading, researching and evidence-based knowledge to support their professional development.

The closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 23rd November 2026.

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 23rd November 2026.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 27th November 2026.

The post is due to start on the 4th January 2027, or the 12th April 2027 for the right candidate. We recognise that teachers currently employed in schools will need to honour their contractual notice periods. We are therefore happy to consider an April start date to ensure that we can appoint the right candidates.

A visit to the school with the Headteacher is highly encouraged to assist you in completing the application. Please phone the school office to make an appointment.

We are committed to the safeguarding, protection and well-being of all children and adults. The post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/ or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.

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We aim to appreciate the contribution of all within our community and we place great emphasis on mutual respect.

We are looking for an inspirational, dedicated and hardworking teachers who are looking to develop their career in a three-form entry school.

If you can demonstrate a passion for teaching and learning, with a relentless commitment to putting children first, we can offer you excellent professional development opportunities in a happy school.

We are looking for a dynamic professional practitioner who:-

• Promotes very high standards of responsive and inclusive teaching and learning through excellent, creative classroom practice and management
• Has a passion to ensure all children reach their full potential.
• Will take an active part in the wider life of our school.
• Has the ability to work under pressure with calmness and a sense of humour.
• Is able to teach across the Primary age range
• Demonstrates teaching and raising standards in all subject areas.
• Has a love of supporting all pupils to develop across a rich and varied curriculum.
• Can demonstrate a commitment to working in a multi-cultural school community.
• Enjoys reading, researching and evidence-based knowledge to support their professional development.
  Forest Fields Primary has been judged as good by Ofsted. We are proud of the diverse community around school that has a rich ethnic and cultural tapestry, with currently 49 languages spoken in school. The school has a calm and nurturing ethos, which is rooted in the strong school values that drive both the pastoral and academic fulfilment of all. We put children first, value the application of inclusive and relational practice, and have high expectations of academic success for all through responsive teaching in our Ordinarily Available Provision, Targeted Available Provision and Specialist Available Provision. We value both our children's and staff wellbeing, and ensure children and staff feel valued and have fun learning. We serve a diverse multi-ethnic community and practice in school reflects the richness and vibrancy of the area, with a commitment to raising standards.