Class Teacher

Stanhope Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG4 4JD

32 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  1 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Range (Full Time)

Class Teacher job summary

About this Role

At Stanhope Primary School, we are on an exciting transformational journey to secure rapid improvement and create a sustainable love of learning for every child. We are delighted to be recruiting a class teacher who will play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of our school’s development. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strong, experienced teacher ready to make a strategic impact and contribute to significant school improvement.

About Stanhope Primary School

Stanhope is a vibrant and diverse school with fantastic pupils, extensive grounds including woodland areas, class cooking facilities, and excellent access to technology.

Our school is currently judged as Requires Improvement by Ofsted, and we are focused on further developing high-quality teaching and learning to ensure rapid progress. Our vision is:

“Creating a love of learning for LIFE!”

This sits alongside The Stanhope Way:

Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Your Best Self

We are deeply committed to pupil wellbeing, underpinned by our One Life programme, and to creating a consistent, language‑rich curriculum that inspires, challenges, and motivates every child.

Our recently appointed Headteacher brings fresh ambition and drive, and you will join us at a unique time where your leadership will have genuine influence on the direction and success of the school.

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.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Class Teacher who brings strong classroom practice and a commitment to high-quality teaching and learning. This role is ideal for a teacher with strong, proven classroom practice and the ability to establish a calm, purposeful, and inclusive learning environment. You’ll bring a thoughtful, proactive approach to classroom management and be confident in using a range of positive strategies to support and promote excellent behaviour for learning.

A clear understanding of inclusive teaching is essential. You’ll be adept at identifying and addressing diverse needs within your class, including children with SEND. You will work closely with colleagues, support staff, and families to ensure that all children are fully included, supported, and challenged in their learning journey.

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.

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, 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 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 Stanhope Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 298 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stanhope Primary and Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stanhope-primary-and-nursery-school-nottingham

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