KS1 Class Teacher

Farmilo Primary School and Nursery, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 7RT

33 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (300)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time, maternity cover
• Contract type: Fixed term - Maternity Cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Teacher's Main / Upper Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

Do you want to be part of a successful highly supportive team who ensure that all children reach their full potential?

Farmilo Primary School has recently joined the Redhill Trust and we are seeking the right teacher to help us on our strengthen our highly skilled staff team.

About you…

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• The ability to engage, inspire and motivate all children in all areas of learning
• A consistent record of high quality teaching which results in children making at least good and better progress
• Knowledge and skills required to teach phonics effectively securing good outcomes in the Y1 phonics check
• Excellent behaviour management skills which result in a great climate for learning
• Collaborative learning, showing value for the team approach
• High levels of assessment for learning which contribute to improved outcomes for all children
• Passion and commitment to teaching and always being the best that we can be
• High level of knowledge and understanding of the primary curriculum including both the core and foundation subjects

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer…

At Farmilo Primary School & Nursery we’re proud to be part of Redhill Academy Trust, a community Trust that values and invests in its people. You can expect:

• A warm welcome and thorough induction
• Supportive teams and professional networks
• High-quality CPD through the Redhill Teaching Hub
• Personalised appraisal via our ‘My Contribution’ scheme
• Recognition and celebration of your achievements

Our Trust is a regional leader in teacher training and high-quality professional development, delivered through the DfE designated Redhill Teaching Hub. The Redhill College of Leadership and Development offers excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region.

Why Redhill Academy Trust?

Our mission is simple: Working together to help all our students achieve their best - now and in the future. We’re proud to serve our communities with high-performing academies that transform lives and opportunities.

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.

Your role…

As a Teacher of KS1 you’ll:

• Deliver engaging, curriculum-aligned lessons
• Use creative strategies to support all learners
• Track progress and give meaningful feedback
• Build a positive, inclusive classroom culture
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practice
• Get involved in wider school life and enrichment activities

How to apply:

Click ‘apply now’ to complete our on-line application form.

Please ensure you include the following in the Additional Information section of the form:

• Your reasons for applying for the role
• Your ideas on effective teaching and learning in KS1

For further details regarding this post please contact Suzanne Tryner on head32@farmiloprimary.org.uk.

Visits to the school are highly recommended. Visits will take place on Thursday 1st October at 1:30pm and Thursday 8th October at 4:00pm. Please email the headteacher onhead32@farmiloprimary.org.ukor phone 01623 480107 to arrange a place.

Redhill Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS and child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.

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.

About Farmilo Primary School and Nursery

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: Up to 352 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Farmilo Primary School and Nursery website
• Email address: hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk
• Phone number: 01623 480107
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/farmilo-primary-school-and-nursery-mansfield

Arranging a visit to Farmilo Primary School and Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@redhillacademytrust.org.uk.

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