Class teacher and phonics lead

Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6AW

5 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
16 April 2026

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1
Working pattern: Full time: Full time, Monday to Friday class teacher
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: M3 - UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

If you are a caring, creative, dynamic and reflective classroom practitioner who is committed to making a real difference, developing the whole child and leading passionately on phonics, then the team at Holly Hill Primary would love to hear from you!

The Headteacher and Governors of Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School wish to appoint a full-time class teacher to join our friendly and dedicated team and lead phonics across the school. The position will be in one of our KS1 classes so this could be teaching a Year 1, a mixed Year 1/2 or a Year 2 class.

The successful candidate will work in a team of 3 or 4 with experienced teachers to help, guide, support and share the workload.

We are looking for teachers who:

Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour who believe that every child can achieve
Provide children with a happy, safe and exciting learning environment
Can communicate effectively with children, parents and staff and who can work effectively as part of a team
Have strong knowledge of teaching and learning and their areas of expertise
Have excellent subject knowledge
Have experience of strong Key Stage 1 teaching
Have experience of leading phonics across the whole school and have made a positive impact on phonics outcomes
Are enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of school
Love primary school life and are committed to providing the very best for the children in our care

What the school offers its staff

Holly Hill offers you:

The most amazing children who are well-behaved, eager to learn and who love coming to school
A happy, thriving and ambitious community – staff, children and parents!
A fabulous team of colleagues who are supportive and collaborative and will do everything they can to ensure you are happy and successful at our school
An attractive, welcoming working environment with wonderful outdoor space

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

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service.