Class Teacher (Maternity Leave)

Killisick Junior School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 8BY

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Range to Upper Pay Range

Class Teacher (Maternity Leave) job summary

Ready to make every child feel safe and valued?

Can you spark belief and unlock potential?

Will you champion excellence for every child?

At Killisick Junior School, our belief in "Believe to Achieve and Succeed" drives our commitment to educational excellence and unrivalled personal development. We're not just a school; we're a vibrant community fostering a culture where every success, whether academic, artistic, or personal, is cherished and celebrated. Our holistic approach includes a well-sequenced, carefully constructed curriculum which is knowledge-rich and takes account of our local community but extends to offering a nurturing environment for our children's holistic growth, with outdoor learning and mental health and wellbeing playing a crucial part in our curriculum. As a result, our end of Key Stage 2 outcomes are consistently above the National average and children leave Killisick well prepared for secondary school.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional Key Stage 2 class teacher who can maintain consistently high standards in teaching and learning and help deliver our vision of educational excellence and unrivalled personal development.

Join our brilliant team, where collaboration, continuous professional development, and unwavering support from a fantastic team of Teaching Assistants and visible Senior Leadership Team (SLT) are integral parts of our ethos. Apply now and be part of a community where educational excellence meets a nurturing, celebratory environment.

Apply now and be part of a community where educational excellence meets a nurturing, celebratory environment.

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.

About Flying High:

Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, 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 every day count.

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

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 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.

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 Killisick Junior School

• School type: Academies, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 193 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Killisick Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/killisick-junior-school

At Killisick Junior School, our belief in "Believe to Achieve and Succeed" drives our commitment to educational excellence and unrivalled personal development. We're not just a school; we're a vibrant community fostering a culture where every success, whether academic, artistic, or personal, is cherished and celebrated.

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