Classroom Teacher

Melbury Primary School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 4AU

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  4 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year
• Pay scale: M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of this ‘good’ city school are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated, hard-working, talented and inspirational teacher. This is initially a temporary contract due to budget restrictions.

We are a very friendly one form entry school, with a great team ethos, both working with children and with each other. Community is very important to us, and we build local links wherever possible. We place a huge emphasis on creative and outdoor learning opportunities using our extensive forest and grounds. We are constantly striving to raise standards in the school but still have time for fun and enjoyment within our learning community. We are members of the Nottingham Schools Trust (NST) who work together to support each other to give the very best opportunities for the children of Nottingham City.

The successful candidate will:

• Have very high expectations of themselves and the children they teach and be committed to ensuring all children achieve their potential
• Enjoy being a member of a team that works hard to raise standards of teaching and learning
• Be a creative, talented and dynamic teacher who places children at the heart of their teaching
• Be forward thinking with a positive attitude and great interpersonal skills
• Have the ability to make learning exciting and accessible and be committed to making a difference to the current and future lives of city children
• Can use assessment data to inform planning in order to further accelerate progress and have a belief that all children can achieve
• Has the ability to work under pressure with calmness and a sense of humour

What the school offers its staff

Melbury Primary School can offer you:

• A happy, welcoming environment
• A caring and supportive team
• Motivated, friendly and well behaved children
• An opportunity to make a difference
• A supportive and friendly community of children, parents, staff and Governors
• Excellent CPD opportunities

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and we will require proof of identity and qualifications prior to the appointment being made according to the Local Authority’s policy on safeguarding children and safer recruitment. The school is committed to ensuring a vigilant and safe school culture, with all staff and volunteers working within an agreed school code of conduct. Visits to the school are positively welcomed by appointment. Please ring the school office to book a visit. This position is well suited to an ECT.

Closing date: Monday June 15th 12PM

Interview: Thursday June 18th 2026

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Melbury Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 219 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Melbury Primary School website
• Email address: admin@melbury.nottingham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0115 9155787
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/melbury-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Melbury Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@melbury.nottingham.sch.uk.

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