Class Teacher

Hollingwood Primary School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S43 2JG

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  22 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  25 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Range

Class Teacher job summary

Join Our Team at Hollingwood Primary School - Class Teacher Vacancy

Hollingwood 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 work 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.

We are excited to invite applications for the position of Class Teacher to join our outstanding team of professionals.

About the Role

As a Class Teacher at Hollingwood Primary School, you will provide high-quality, supportive, and engaging teaching to our pupils. You will play a key role in shaping the educational experience of our children, creating a stimulating and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. You will work closely with a dedicated team of colleagues who are all committed to making a positive impact and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to reach their potential.

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 the national Early Career Framework, delivered through our very own Teaching School Hub.
• A comprehensive career entry package of support, to enable you to develop and feel supported during your first two years in the profession. This includes high-quality CPL opportunities, mentoring, a well-being buddy, regular visits from our central team, and a residential opportunity in year 2.
• A commitment to high-quality mentoring and release time to support your development as an early career teacher.
• 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, offering specialist support including counselling, financial support, and legal advice.
• Be part of one of the best schools in the universe!
• A fantastic working environment, with a team that works together for the benefit of the children in our schools.
• Feel part of a team of Early Career Teachers across the trust, supporting each other and learning together.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Delights in being with children and puts their well-being at the heart of everything.
• Embraces creativity and has a positive outlook on life.
• Is fascinated by the learning process and actively seeks new ideas and research.
• Is willing to take risks and explore innovative opportunities to enable every child to thrive.
• Is committed to continually developing as a facilitator of learning.
• Loves supporting and inspiring fellow staff and students.
• Has great ideas and is eager to share them!
• Sincerely values every member of the school community.
• Believes in each child and has high aspirations for their achievement.
• Has the ability to make learning fun and engaging, ensuring all children are appropriately challenged.
• Is prepared to go the extra mile with a smile on their face!

Application Details

Visits are warmly welcome and encouraged, please contact the School Office to arrange this on 01246 472417.

Visit Date: Thursday 16th April at 4pm

Early application is strongly encouraged, as we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of 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 Hollingwood Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 316 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hollingwood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hollingwood-primary-school-chesterfield

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