Class Teacher

Orston Primary School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9NS

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  16 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate teacher to join our team. We are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to contribute to the wider life of the school. We are looking for a Class Teacher, most likely in Year 2. We welcome applications from experienced and recently qualified teachers. At Orston Primary School, we take great pride in our positive ethos and enjoy strong support from our school community.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a highly supportive environment, working alongside a skilled, motivated, and friendly staff team. Further professional development opportunities are available through the local authority, our ECT programme and also Equals Trust, (whom we are in the process of joining) We also collaborate closely with The Fosse 5 schools. Staff well-being is a priority—we recognise that every team member is a person first, with commitments and responsibilities beyond the classroom. If you’re looking to join a supportive and forward thinking team that values both professional excellence and well-being, we’d love to hear from you! We strongly encourage potential applicants to visit us.

Further details about the role

At Orston Primary School we take great pride in shaping lives, supporting every child to fulfil their potential, and helping them discover new talents. We foster a caring environment where everyone is valued for their individuality, culture, and heritage. We deliver an exciting and engaging curriculum that connects subjects to inspire a passion for learning. Our dedicated staff work tirelessly to ensure that children make the very best progress. Through rich and varied learning experiences, we provide opportunities for every child to explore, question, and deepen their understanding. We want them to leave us with the knowledge, skills, and self-belief to succeed in every aspect of their lives. We also recognise that achieving the best outcomes for children relies on strong partnerships between home and school. Teachers at Orston Primary School go the extra mile to build positive relationships with parents and carers, ensuring open communication and support. Parents are always welcome, and we strive to be approachable and available to discuss any aspect of a child’s development.

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 download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to office@orston.notts.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Orston Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 151 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Orston Primary School website
• Email address: nikki.crosby@orston.notts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01949850618
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/orston-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Orston Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nikki.crosby@orston.notts.sch.uk.

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