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Key Stage 1 Class Teacher

Ladycross Infant School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 5JD

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 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
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months
• Pay scale: M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Ladycross Infant School is a small, happy school in Sandiacre. The pupils, staff and Governors are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, fun, hardworking and motivated teacher to join our friendly, experienced and dedicated team. The post will be in KS1. The post is fixed term, starting 01/09/2026 and ending 31/08/2027.

If you are interested in the position, we are keen to hear from you!

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a passion for education and inspires pupils
• Demonstrates strong behaviour management strategies
• Is, or has the potential to be, an excellent teacher with experience of delivering the curriculum to a high standard.
• Has knowledge of the KS1 curriculum, including assessment procedures and is able to support the children to achieve their best.
• Is warm and friendly and develops excellent relationships with parents and carers.
• Has a sense of humour and is fun, fully embracing all aspects of school life
• Will embrace our school ethos and add to our brilliant team.
• Is able to work closely with a job share.

We actively welcome visits to look around our school. Please visit our website: www. http://ladycross-school.co.uk/ for more information about our school and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us (0115 9397379) to discuss the role further with our Headteacher Mrs Kathryn McKinley.

Please note the DBS clause is compulsory and will automatically be added to your advert

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• An experienced, friendly and supportive staff team.
• A school that values the social and emotional development of children.
• An inclusive school that embraces the wider curriculum and outdoor learning.
• CPD and training opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a realdifference to the lives of our children and the wider community.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Job Description KS1 Sept 26.doc - 1.64 MB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Advert KS1 Sept 26.docx - 55.7 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification KS1 2026.doc - 2.37 MB (opens in new tab)

About Ladycross Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 189 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ladycross Infant School website
• Email address: KMcKinley2@ladycross.derbyshire.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ladycross-infant-school

Ladycross Infant School is a medium sized, happy school in Sandiacre.
Our infant school is from Reception through to Year 2. In addition we have a nursery with children turning 3 through to 4.

Arranging a visit to Ladycross Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email KMcKinley2@ladycross.derbyshire.sch.uk.

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