Class Teacher

James Peacock Infant and Nursery School; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

James Peacock Infant and Nursery School in Nottingham is seeking a dedicated teacher to deliver high‑quality lessons from Nursery to Year 2, in line with the standards and curriculum to help pupils develop secure, deep and fluent knowledge.

You will teach phonics using the RWI programme, use manipulatives to support maths, assess pupil progress and work with SENCo to support learners with barriers to learning, while upholding safeguarding, attendance and positive relationships across the school.

Qualifications

• Plan and deliver engaging, knowledge-rich lessons from Nursery to Year 2.
• Teach systematic phonics and develop early reading using the RWI programme.
• Record, report and moderate pupil progress; participate in pupil progress meetings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, teach and assess well‑structured lessons in line with the school curriculum so pupils develop secure, deep and fluent knowledge.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, wellbeing and positive relationships.
• Contribute to subject teams and whole‑school curriculum development.
• Lead areas of responsibility when required and contribute positively to school life.

Skills

Plan lessons

Teach phonics

Assessment

Behaviour management

Parental partnership

Curriculum development

Tools

RWI programme

Mastering Number

Job description

Main purpose

• Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and meet the Teachers’ Standards.
• Plan, teach and assess well‑structured lessons in line with the school curriculum so pupils develop secure, deep and fluent knowledge.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, wellbeing and positive relationships.

Teaching and learning

• Plan and deliver engaging, knowledge‑rich lessons from Nursery to Year 2 as required, balancing adult‑led and child‑initiated learning in EYFS.
• Teach systematic phonics and develop early reading using the RWI programme
• Use appropriate manipulatives and approaches (for example Mastering Number) to build mathematical fluency.
• Use formative assessment (in the moment and planned) to identify gaps in knowledge and adapt teaching.
• Remove scaffolding at appropriate stages to develop pupil independence and fluency.
• Record, report and moderate pupil progress; participate in pupil progress meetings.

Inclusion and pastoral

• Quickly identify pupils with barriers to learning (SEND, PP, EAL, LAC) and put in timely adaptations and interventions; work with SENCo and external agencies.
• Promote the school’s PROUD values and model high expectations for behaviour.
• Develop strong relationships with parents and carers and communicate progress and next steps.

Curriculum development and professional contribution

• Contribute to subject teams and whole‑school curriculum development.
• Take part in monitoring and evaluation, CPD, coaching and triads; respond to feedback.
• Lead areas of responsibility when required and contribute positively to school life, OPAL and extra‑curricular activities.

Safeguarding and professional conduct

• Work in line with KCSIE (2026) and the school safeguarding policy; report concerns promptly to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Maintain professional standards, confidentiality and high attendance/punctuality.

Other duties

• Carry out supervisory and administrative duties as required.
• Participate in school events and parent meetings as necessary.