Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitehills Primary School is seeking a fixed-term class teacher to cover maternity leave from 4 January 2027 to 31 October 2027. The role focuses on planning engaging lessons, adapting schemes, and assessing pupils using formative and summative methods within a Therapeutic Thinking framework.

Applicants should hold a degree and teacher status, with experience in a primary school and a commitment to safeguarding and parental partnership. DBS check and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent
• Teacher status
• Experience in a primary school
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Ability to work effectively with parents and carers

Responsibilities

• Plan and resource engaging lessons for all learners
• Adapt provided schemes to meet the needs of all learners
• Assess pupils using formative and summative assessment
• Manage behaviour consistently in line with Therapeutic Thinking
• Work closely with parents to build home-school partnerships
• Follow school procedures and safeguarding policies
• Take part in the wider life and ethos of the school

Skills

Child protection

Therapeutic Thinking

Assessment

Communication

Time management

Team player

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

This fixed-term class teacher post covers maternity or parental leave at Whitehills Primary School until 31 October 2027, starting 4 January 2027. The work centres on planning and resourcing engaging lessons, adapting schemes to meet every learner's needs, and assessing pupils formatively and summatively. The school uses a Therapeutic Thinking approach to behaviour and expects close work with parents to build home-school partnerships, within a Monday-to-Friday timetable. Teacher status and a degree are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Plan and resource engaging lessons for all learners
• Adapt provided schemes to meet the needs of all learners
• Assess pupils using formative and summative assessment
• Manage behaviour consistently in line with the school's Therapeutic Thinking approach
• Work closely with parents to build home-school partnerships
• Follow school procedures and policies, including child protection and safeguarding
• Take part in the wider life and ethos of the school

What’s required

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent

Registration & licences

• Teacher status

Experience

• Working in a primary school
• Working closely with parents in home-school partnerships

Skills & knowledge

• Knowledge of and compliance with school procedures, including child protection and safeguarding
• Consistent behaviour management aligned with Therapeutic Thinking
• Formative and summative assessment
• Planning engaging lessons, adapting schemes and holding high expectations of all pupils
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with adults and children

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK

Other

• Child-centred, warm and caring approach
• Committed, professional and loyal to the school's aims and values
• Works well in a team and independently, using initiative
• Flexible, resourceful, meets deadlines and manages time well
• Enjoys learning and has a good sense of humour
• Willing to take part in the wider life of the school

What’s offered

• CPD to support the current role and career aspirations
• Networking opportunities with local cluster schools
• Confidential pastoral support (supervision)
• Supportive senior leadership team and governing body
• Well-resourced school and working environment
• Welcomed as a valued member of the school community