Class Teacher

Hunsbury Park Primary School; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing days

TOIL days (time off in lieu)

CPD and INSET days

On-site parking

Cycle to work

Job summary

Hunsbury Park Primary School in Nottingham is inviting applications for a full-time, fixed-term teaching role for the current academic year, with real potential for permanency for the right candidate based on performance and school needs.

The ideal applicant will be a qualified teacher (QTS) or an early career teacher (ECT), who is passionate about primary education, committed to high standards, and ready to contribute to a supportive, collaborative school community with strong safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Qualified and experienced teacher with QTS or an Early Career Teacher starting their career.
• Passionate about primary education and committed to high teaching standards.
• Knowledgeable about EYFS and Primary National Curriculum.
• Able to set high expectations and inspire pupils.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexible to work across year groups as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, structured lessons meeting every child’s needs.
• Create a safe, inclusive classroom environment.
• Use varied strategies to ensure engagement and progress.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress using data for planning.
• Communicate with parents and carers to build partnerships.
• Contribute to wider school life, including events and activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

QTS or ECT status

Job description

This is a full-time, fixed-term position until the end of this academic year, with the very real potential of being made permanent for the right candidate, based on their performance and the needs of the school.

The Role

• Plan and deliver high-quality, well-structured lessons that inspire and challenge all learners, meeting the needs of every child in your class.
• Create a safe, stimulating and inclusive classroom environment where all pupils thrive.
• Use a variety of teaching strategies to ensure high levels of engagement, motivation and progress.
• Assess, monitor and record pupils' progress systematically, using data to inform planning and next steps.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers and colleagues to build strong partnerships.
• Contribute actively to the wider life of the school, including extra-curricular activities and school events.
• Uphold the school's ethos, values and policies, acting as an outstanding role model for pupils and colleagues alike.

We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will be:

• A qualified and experience teacher (QTS) or a confident Early Career Teacher (ECT) at the start of their teaching career.
• Passionate about primary education and committed to the highest standards of teaching and learning.
• Knowledgeable about the EYFS Framework and the Primary National Curriculum and current approaches to teaching and assessment.
• Able to set high expectations and inspire pupils to achieve their very best.
• A strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and adaptable, willing to work across year groups as required.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.

What Hunsbury Park Offers Its Staff

At Hunsbury Park Primary School, we believe in fostering an environment that not only supports our pupils but also our dedicated staff. We offer:

• Wellbeing days to enable you to have a paid day off for yourself.
• Golden Tickets for TOIL days (time off in lieu) to acknowledge and reward those who go above and beyond.
• Additional PPA above the statutory 10%, with flexibility to work at home for this.
• Half-termly shout outs and rewards to celebrate individual contributions.
• Happy, well-behaved and confident children who respond really well to established routines and structures.
• Termly staff treats as a token of appreciation for your hard work and commitment.
• Access to Westfield Health with money towards eye care, dental care and more, as well as 24/7 telephone access to a GP and an employee benefits portal with discounts at hundreds of online and high street stores.
• A friendly, welcoming and supportive staff culture that champions collaboration.
• A beautiful, well-cared-for school environment that is continually developed and improved.
• A commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including 5-7 INSET days per year for dedicated staff development and access to the National College for further self-guided learning.
• Free on-site parking.
• Cycle to work and electric car schemes.
• Trust socials as part of the Orbis Education Trust.

Safeguarding

Hunsbury Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.