Class Teacher (Maternity Leave Cover)
William Lilley Infant and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 7FS14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
1 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - One Year (September 2026 - July 2027) - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Teachers Main Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
The children, staff, and Governors are looking for an excellent teacher to join our nurturing team. This is a unique opportunity for a strong practitioner to step into a subject leadership role while covering a maternity leave for one year, starting September 2026.
We are seeking a dedicated professional to lead phonics provision across our school (Read Write Inc), support and coach staff, monitor teaching and learning, analyse data and ensure strong outcomes for all pupils, contributing to the wider development of literacy and school improvement.
As a strong phonics practitioner you will either already be an experienced subject leader or an aspiring one ready to develop your leadership skills within our supportive environment.
We are looking for someone who:
- has strong phonics knowledge
- is an enthusiastic practitioner who has the ability to inspire and provide the best learning opportunities for children.
- is committed to meeting all the teacher standards.
- is committed to providing excitement and inspiration in the classroom.
- welcomes the opportunity to develop and improve their own practice.
- has the determination, energy and creativity to make learning memorable and inspiring.
- works well in a team, showing a positive attitude to sharing ideas, listening and learning.
- an ability to take on an active role in the delivery of an exciting and innovative curriculum.
- has high standards in all that they do and has high expectations and aspirations of children.
How to apply
Visits are positively welcomed prior to applications being submitted. Please contact the school office (0115 917 9277) to arrange a convenient date and time.
Should you wish to apply for the post, please complete and return an application form, along with a covering letter, which clearly demonstrates your suitability for this role. Applications can be submitted via email to jjenkins@williamlilley.notts.sch.uk, or by post to the following address:
William Lilley Infant & Nursery School
Halls Road
Stapleford
Nottinghamshire
NG9 7FS
Closing Date
Please ensure your application form arrives by 9:00am, Friday 15 May 2026.
Shortlisting
Successful candidates will be invited to interview by 5:00pm, Friday 15 May 2026.
Interview
Interviews for the role will be held on Thursday 21 May 2026.
What the school offers its staff
William Lilley is a friendly, open and nurturing Infant & Nursery school in the heart of the Stapleford community. Our reputation for supporting the learning, development and wellbeing of every child recognises individuality and celebrates every achievement enabling our young children to blossom in their first years of schooling.
We can offer you:
- a friendly welcoming community where every child is known and valued.
- enthusiastic, talented, confident and happy children.
- a well planned and exciting curriculum.
- a dedicated purposeful environment with a high standard of pupil work and behaviour.
- a committed and motivated staff team with a range of experienced colleagues.
- excellent and personalised professional development opportunities.
- a very supportive, enthusiastic and progressive Governing Body.
- opportunities to be creative and develop your teaching skills.
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.
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 William Lilley Infant and Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 147 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- William Lilley Infant and Nursery School website
- Email address
- jjenkins@williamlilley.notts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0115 917 9277
William Lilley is a friendly, open and nurturing Infant & Nursery school in the heart of the Stapleford community. Our reputation for supporting the learning, development and wellbeing of every child recognises individuality and celebrates every achievement enabling our young children to blossom in their first years of schooling.
Arranging a visit to William Lilley Infant and Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jjenkins@williamlilley.notts.sch.uk.
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