Class Teacher
Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG6 8XEThis job expired on 4 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
4 July 2025 at 9am
Date listed
19 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Range to Upper Pay Range
Class Teacher job summary
About Us:
Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School is a vibrant and inclusive primary school where children are at the centre of everything we do. We are proud of our warm, welcoming ethos and strong sense of community, where every child is supported to achieve their very best.
Our dedicated staff team works collaboratively to create an environment where curiosity is encouraged, individuality is celebrated, and learning is brought to life through a rich, broad, and balanced curriculum. We place high importance on wellbeing, both for our children and our staff, and are committed to nurturing a positive, purposeful culture in which everyone can thrive.
About Flying High:
Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 35 primary schools across Derbyshire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way.
Our Partnership celebrates individuality, champions continuous improvement, and ensures every child thrives. With a strong focus on school-led professional development and leadership, we’re committed to growing exceptional teachers and inspirational leaders.
Together, we make everyday count.
About the Role:
We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic teacher to join our team on a one-year fixed-term contract. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to work closely with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and to teach across our Key Stage 1 (KS1) provision.
Please note: This role requires a minimum of two years’ teaching experience and a proven record of leading a curriculum area.
- Morning: You will work in The Den, our dedicated provision for children with SEN. A strong understanding of SEN and experience supporting children with diverse needs is essential.
- Afternoon: You will teach across our KS1 classes, delivering high-quality, engaging lessons that support all learners.
We are looking for a class teacher who brings strong classroom practice and a commitment to high-quality teaching and learning. This role is ideal for a teacher with strong, proven classroom practice and the ability to establish a calm, purposeful, and inclusive learning environment. You’ll bring a thoughtful, proactive approach to classroom management and be confident in using a range of positive strategies to support and promote excellent behaviour for learning.
A clear understanding of inclusive teaching is essential. You’ll be adept at identifying and addressing diverse needs within your class, including children with SEND. You will work closely with colleagues, support staff, and families to ensure that all children are fully included, supported, and challenged in their learning journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons that cater to the diverse needs of all children in the class
- Create a stimulating and supportive learning environment that fosters children's curiosity and enthusiasm for learning
- Assess and track progress, providing feedback to support their ongoing development
- Foster a positive classroom culture that promotes respect, inclusion, and positive behaviour management
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the curriculum and share best practices for teaching andlearning
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or is working towards
- Delights in being with children and puts their wellness first
- Has strong behaviour management strategies and a calm, consistent approach to classroom routines
- Has the ability to make learning fun, engaging, and challenging for all learners
- Brings fresh ideas and is eager to share and collaborate with colleagues
- Values every member of the school community and contributes positively to a team culture
- Is reflective of our values, professional, resilient, and always ready to go the extra mile with enthusiasm!
We Can Offer You:
- A commitment to people across our partnership, underpinned 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 at every stage of your career, including opportunities to grow as a leader.
- The opportunity to progress across the partnership, realising your career ambitions.
- Access to an employee assistance programme that offers specialist support, including counselling, financial support, and legal advice.
- A fantastic working environment, with a team that works together for the benefit of the children in our schools.
Application Details:
Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office team to arrange a visit.
Early application is strongly encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview and recruit 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
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.
About Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 210 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hawthorne Primary and Nursery School website
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