Class Teacher - Year 3
Ordsall Primary School, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7SL26 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
9 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
14 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year (September 2026 to August 2027)
Pay scale
- Teacher Pay Scale (Main/Upper Pay Range)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors and Senior Leadership Team at Ordsall Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and creative teacher to join our hardworking and dedicated team for the 2026/27 academic year.
This is an exciting opportunity to teach within Year 3 at a large, vibrant and welcoming primary school where staff are committed to ensuring that every child can ‘Play, Learn and Grow Together’.
At Ordsall Primary School, we have high expectations of both children and staff and are passionate about providing a rich, ambitious and inclusive education for all. We are looking for a teacher who shares these values and is committed to continual professional development and school improvement.
Applications are welcomed from both Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has the strong desire to ‘be the best teacher you can be’;
- Has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour;
- Can plan and deliver engaging and creative lessons;
- Can provide a stimulating, safe and happy learning environment;
- Is reflective and committed to continually developing their practice;
- Works well as part of a friendly and supportive team;
- Is willing to make a wider contribution to the life of the school.
What the school offers its staff
- Wonderful children who are eager to learn and succeed;
- A caring and supportive staff team committed to inclusion and high-quality education;
- A welcoming and positive working environment;
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development;
- High-quality support and development opportunities at all stages of your career;
- An experienced mentor and supportive induction programme for ECTs;
- The opportunity to work within a large primary school with a strong team ethos and shared commitment to improvement.
Further information about the job
Location: Ordsall Primary School, Ordsall Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7SL
Salary: Main Pay Range / Upper Pay Range
Closing date: Tuesday 9th June 2026 at midday
Shortlisting: Wednesday 10th June 2026
Interviews: Monday 15th June 2026
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange an informal visit – 01777 702852 or office@ordsallpri.notts.sch.uk.
Application packs are available via the school website: https://www.ordsallprimary.com/page/?title=Vacancies&pid=30
Ordsall Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
All posts in schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Unless otherwise stated, posts are suitable for job share arrangements.
The County Council welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ordsall Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 578 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ordsall Primary School website
- Email address
- office@ordsallpri.notts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01777702852
At Ordsall Primary School it is our mission to provide all our children with an exciting, meaningful and memorable experience within a secure and stimulating environment. We want everyone within our school community to develop pride, perseverance and personal responsibility so that there is a culture where everyone is valued and is able to fulfill their potential. We strive to ensure that everyone works together in partnership to engender within themselves a respect for the environment, the world, themselves and others, so that we learn to celebrate differences, in order to promote the inclusive participation of all.
Arranging a visit to Ordsall Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@ordsallpri.notts.sch.uk.
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