EYFS / Year 1 class teacher

Cuckney CofE Primary School, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 9NB

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 January 2027

• Closing date

  8 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (478)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday 5 full days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main scale to UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in a picturesque setting? Do you have the ability to inspire and motivate; the passion to lead others and a positive mindset?

Then please read on . . .

We are looking for a confident Year 1/ Early Years class teacher who will actively lead our mixed age ‘Holbeck’ classroom, to enhance our already unique, distinctively Christian school. The position is a full-time teaching post with subject leadership opportunities if appropriate. The position can be flexible to suit an ECT, up to UPS for a suitably experienced and qualified candidate.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is passionate about children’s learning and can teach to a high standard.
• Has a flexible approach to working throughout school.
• Has an ability to foster strong, positive relationships with parent/carers and other professionals.
• Is highly motivated, aspirational and aims for the very best for every child in our school.
• Understands how to nurture and support all children.
• Is committed to our Christian Values and help us to embed them
• Approaches teaching with enthusiasm, a sense of fun and an incredibly positive attitude.
• Has a strong understanding of both the EYFS and Key Stage 1 National curriculum.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer you:

• Children who are keen to learn and who are a delight to work with.
• A happy, dedicated and supportive staff team which is committed to the professional development of all colleagues.
• A unique learning environment in a beautiful rural setting.
• Excellent support from the Governing Body.
• The opportunity to work within a supportive, nurturing and friendly team that is proud of all our achievements.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic team member who will be joining a dynamic team. We require a hard-working, sensitive, engaging and vibrant professional to work with our fantastic children.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school for further details on 01623 842223 or via email at office@cuckney.notts.sch.uk

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

School info letter to candidates.docx - 73 KB (opens in new tab)

CLASS TEACHER PERSON SPECIFICATION.docx - 18.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Cuckney CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 121 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Cuckney CofE Primary School website
• Email address: head@cuckney.notts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01623842223
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cuckney-cofe-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Cuckney CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@cuckney.notts.sch.uk.

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