Class Teacher
Rivendell Flying High Academy, Nottingham, NG14 5HHThis job expired on 15 July 2025
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
15 July 2025 at 9am
Date listed
8 July 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Range to Upper Pay Range
Class Teacher job summary
About Us:
Rivendell Flying High Academy 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 works 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.
About Flying High:
Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 35 primary schools across Derbyshire, 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.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate and committed Class Teacher to join our team. On a fixed term basis for 1 year from September 2025. This role is open to Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers alike. You will bring strong classroom practice and a commitment to inclusive, high-quality teaching and learning.
You will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, working collaboratively to deliver creative and engaging learning experiences. You’ll play a key role in shaping the learning journey of our children, building strong relationships, and fostering a culture of curiosity, kindness, and achievement.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that meet the needs of all children
- Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment where children feel valued and motivated to learn
- Use a range of assessment strategies to monitor progress and inform next steps in learning
- Set high expectations for behaviour, learning, and personal development, fostering a positive classroom culture
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and leaders to enhance curriculum delivery and share best practices
- Build strong relationships with children, families, and the wider school community to support children’s development
- Reflect on and continuously improve your practice through professional development and feedback
- Contribute to the wider life of the school, including events, enrichment activities, and school improvement initiatives
We Can Offer You:
- A welcoming and supportive team where collaboration and wellbeing are valued
- High-quality professional development at every stage of your career, including leadership opportunities
- A strong commitment to Early Career Teacher development, including:
- Access to the national Early Career Framework through our Teaching School Hub
- A comprehensive two-year induction with experienced mentors, regular release time, and bespoke CPL
- A residential experience in Year 2 and ongoing pastoral support from our central team
- A culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and shared best practice across the trust
- Career progression opportunities within a growing partnership of schools
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling, financial and legal support
- A fantastic working environment where everyone is valued and children are at the heart of every decision
We Are Looking For Someone Who:
- Holds QTS (or is working towards it) and is committed to high standards in the classroom
- Delights in being with children and makes their well-being a top priority
- Has excellent behaviour management skills and a consistent, inclusive approach
- Brings creativity, energy, and a love for learning into the classroom
- Enjoys working collaboratively, sharing ideas, and supporting others
- Reflects on their practice and is always seeking to improve and develop
- Believes in the potential of every child and has high expectations for all
- Is ready to go the extra mile—whether you're just starting out or looking for a fresh challenge!
Application Details
Early applications are advised, as we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing deadline.
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
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.
About Rivendell Flying High Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 182 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Rivendell Flying High Academy website
Rivendell Flying High Academy is a brand new, state-of-the-art school that opened in September 2022.
Our school is about every member of our community working together to provide each child with the best education possible, in a respectful and caring environment. In a friendly and welcoming environment, we aim to collaborate to make real contributions that will benefit our children and families every day.
Having high expectations, we aim to offer a rounded education, delivered by supportive staff, allowing children to demonstrate compassion, integrity and strive for excellence in a setting that provides them with the opportunities to reach their potential.
We believe each of our individual roles at Rivendell Flying High Academy has an impact on the future of every child – developing and inspiring the future leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators of tomorrow. We will continually strive to deliver learning experiences to engage and instil a curiosity to find out more.
Every pupil is special to us and deserves the best education we can offer. Working with our Trust, we drive forward improvement to ensure we really do 'Make Every Day Count'.
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