Class Teacher

Whipman Woods Flying High Academy, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7FT

36 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  21 January 2026

• Closing date

  9 January 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  3 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Range to Upper Pay Range (Full Time/Part Time)

Class Teacher job summary

About Us

Whipman Woods Flying High Academy is a newly established, vibrant, and inclusive primary school where children are at the centre of every decision we make. We are immensely proud of, our warm, welcoming ethos and our strong sense of community, where every child and adult is valued, supported, and encouraged to achieve their very best. As a school rooted in the heart of our community, we place great importance on building trusting, respectful relationships with families, colleagues, and wider partners.

Our dedicated staff team works tenaciously, and together, to create an environment where curiosity is celebrated, individuality is nurtured, and learning is purposeful and engaging. Our rich, thoughtfully designed curriculum places our children’s needs, interests, and voices at its core. Wellbeing - for both children and staff - is central to our culture, and we are committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and aspirational environment in which everyone can thrive. At Whipman Woods, our school values guide our everyday interactions, learning, and decision-making, ensuring that we nurture responsible, confident, and compassionate young people who understand their ability and responsibility to make a positive contribution.

About the Flying High Partnership:

The Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 35 primary schools across Derbyshire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. Driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable, the Partnership champions meaningful collaboration to ensure schools continually grow, innovate, and support one another.

Since its establishment in 2012, the Partnership has remained committed to celebrating individuality, promoting continuous improvement, and ensuring that every child thrives. With a strong emphasis on school-led professional development and leadership, we invest in growing exceptional teachers and inspirational leaders who make a genuine difference in their communities.

Together, we make every day count.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Maternity Cover Class Teacher who brings strong, reflective classroom practice and a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and learning for our Year 2 children. This role is ideal for a teacher who can create a calm, purposeful, and inclusive learning environment and who is passionate about supporting children to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

The ideal candidate will bring a proactive, thoughtful approach to classroom management, using positive strategies to promote excellent behaviour for learning. The teaching week will be Wednesday - Friday, sharing responsibility for the class. This maternity contract is expected to begin on 21st January 2026 and may continue until July 2026.

A clear understanding of inclusive teaching is essential. You will skilfully identify and respond to diverse needs within the classroom, including those of children with SEND, and will adapt your practice to ensure that learning is engaging, challenging, and accessible for all. Working closely with the Deputy Headteacher, colleagues, support staff, and families, you will ensure that every child experiences a strong sense of belonging and is supported to thrive. As part of Whipman Woods Flying High Academy, you will be expected to model and embed our school values in your daily practice, helping shape a learning environment where respect, resilience, and kindness underpin everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality teaching that meets the diverse needs of all learners

• Create a stimulating, supportive, and well-organised learning environment that nurtures curiosity and independence

• Use assessment effectively to track progress, inform teaching, and provide meaningful feedback

• Foster a classroom culture rooted in respect, inclusion, and positive behaviour for learning

• Collaborate with colleagues to enrich the curriculum, share effective practice, and contribute to ongoing school improvement

• Model and promote the values and ethos of Whipman Woods Flying High Academy in all areas of school life

We Are Looking for a Teacher Who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or is working towards it

• Delights in working with children and prioritises their wellbeing

• Uses calm, consistent routines and positive behaviour strategies to support an effective learning environment

• Makes learning enjoyable, engaging, and suitably challenging for all pupils

• Brings fresh ideas and is eager to collaborate and share practice with colleagues

• Values every member of our school community and contributes positively to a strong team culture

• Demonstrates our school values, is reflective, resilient, and willing to go the extra mile with enthusiasm

In Return, We Can Offer You:

• A commitment to people across our Partnership, shaped by our people principles: adaptability, wellness, recognising achievement, employee voice and engagement, professional development and growth, inclusivity, and collaboration

• Access to extensive, high-quality CPL opportunities at every stage of your career, including leadership development

• The ability to progress across the Partnership and pursue your career aspirations

• Access to an employee assistance programme offering specialist support, including counselling, financial advice, and legal guidance

• A fantastic working environment with a team who work together for the benefit of all children across our schools

• A brand new, well-resourced school environment with wonderful learning spaces for our children

Application Details:

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and positively encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

Early application is strongly recommended, as we reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Whipman Woods Flying High Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 111 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whipman Woods Flying High Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whipman-woods-flying-high-academy

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