Class Teacher (Early Years Preferred)
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 5LD15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
14 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about creating exceptional learning experiences and securing strong foundations for children to thrive?
Mapperley
Plains Primary and Nursery School is a vibrant, inclusive and ambitious school
community where children are known, valued and encouraged to be kind, be
curious and be their best. Positive relationships, high expectations and a
strong sense of belonging underpin everything we do. Our children are
enthusiastic, engaged and proud of their school, and staff work collaboratively
to create a culture where everyone is supported to thrive. As a
larger-than-average primary school with 340 children aged 3 to 11, we benefit
from a modern, well-resourced environment and extensive grounds that enrich
children's learning and development.
For more information about our school please visit our website:
https://www.mapperleyplainsprimaryschool.co.uk/
About the Role
We are seeking to appoint a talented and committed class teacher to join our team. Whilst we are particularly interested in applications from teachers with a passion for Early Years, we welcome applications from talented practitioners across the primary age range who share our commitment to high expectations, inclusion and ensuring every child succeeds.
We are looking for a teacher with a genuine passion for early learning and securing strong foundations for all children. You will be committed to creating an engaging, language rich environment where children develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.
As a class teacher at Mapperley Plains, you will:
- Deliver high-quality teaching that enables all children to achieve well
- Use assessment effectively to inform teaching and support progress
- Provide an inclusive classroom where all children, including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, are supported to succeed
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to plan, refine and develop practice
- Contribute positively to the wider life of the school
Safeguarding
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We have a strong safeguarding culture where the welfare of children is paramount.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and all relevant pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance and safer recruitment practices.
How to Apply
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. To arrange a visit or to discuss the role further, please contact the school office on 0115 964 9360.
Application closing date: Sunday 14 June 2026 (midnight)
Shortlisting: Monday 15 June 2026
Interviews: Friday 19 June 2026
Completed application forms should be returned by email to:
office@mapperleyplains.notts.sch.uk
What the school offers its staff
Why join Mapperley Plains?
- A values-driven school where kindness, curiosity and high expectations underpin everything we do
- Enthusiastic, engaged children who are proud of their school
- A collaborative and supportive staff team
- A strong coaching and professional development culture, with opportunities to learn from experienced leaders and colleagues across the school
- Strong support for both Early Career Teachers and experienced staff
- Clear systems and expectations that support consistency and manageable workload
- A clear and ambitious focus on improving teaching and learning
- Commitment to professional development and career progression
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff, volunteers and trustees share this responsibility.
Recruitment follows Keeping Children Safe in Education. All offers are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including enhanced DBS, references and relevant statutory clearances. Applicants must disclose any unspent convictions in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 340 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School website
- Email address
- office@mapperleyplains.notts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0115 9649360
Primary and Nursery School
Arranging a visit to Mapperley Plains Primary and Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@mapperleyplains.notts.sch.uk.
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