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Class Teacher - Key Stage 2

Holly Primary School, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 0NT

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 April 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+
• Pay scale: M1-UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Dear Applicant,

On behalf of the children of our school we are delighted that you have expressed an interest in working at Holly Primary in the role of class teacher.

Our staff are incredibly proud to be part of our school and are committed to providing high quality education for all of our children and their families.

Our school currently has 300 children on role and works with children from ages 3-11. There is a strong commitment to team work and staff work collaboratively to plan exciting learning experiences which develop key skills and inspire children to develop a real love of learning.

As a forward thinking organisation we willingly embrace change and constantly strive to develop innovative practice. This is supported by our strong commitment to collaborative working and continued professional development.

This is a tremendous opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of young people, and will suit an ambitious professional looking to further their successes. If you have a question you would like to ask, or would like to arrange a visit to our school, please do not hesitate to telephone school to make an appointment.

We very much hope that after finding out more about our school you will feel inspired to join our dedicated and supportive team.

Thank you for showing an interest in working at Holly Primary and we look forward to receiving your application.

Duncan White

Executive Headteacher

What the school offers its staff

This post is suitable for an Early Career Teacher.

We are looking to invest in creative and outstanding teacher to join us and help strengthen our established teaching team. This is a unique opportunity to join a warm, friendly and caring school.

Our school can offer

• A hardworking, friendly, fun and supportive team
• Excellent resources and facilities including a good range of ICT equipment
• Polite, motivated and well-behaved children who are eager to learn
• Excellent opportunities for professional development
• A high-quality learning environment which is well resourced
• A proven track record of success for children and staff
• An excellent reputation within Mansfield and Nottinghamshire
• A family centred school

Holly Primary is committed to safer recruitment procedures. All appointments are made subject to enhanced DBS checks, checks on professional qualifications and eligibility.

Visits to school are warmly welcome. Please telephone the school to make an appointment. Application forms and further details for the above post are available from the school website www.holly.notts.sch.uk . (Vacancies section). Completed applications to smcguiness@holly.notts.sch.uk (Head of School)

Closing Date: Friday 15th May 12pm (Mid-day) Interview date: W/C 18th May

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Person Specification.pdf - 277 KB (opens in new tab)

Working Practice of a Class Teacher.pdf - 108 KB (opens in new tab)

About Holly Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 308 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holly Primary School website
• Email address: smcguiness@holly.notts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01623 477280
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holly-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Holly Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email smcguiness@holly.notts.sch.uk.

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