15 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    28 April 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    13 April 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share)

Contract type

Fixed term - Initially 1 year but could be extended if pupil numbers allow

Pay scale

M3-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our Governors are looking to recruit a dynamic and creative teacher to join our committed and hard-working team from September 2026. This post would be suitable for teachers with experience of KS2,with the year group being decided upon after the appointment.

We are hoping to meet someone who

  • Can provide children with high-quality and memorable learning experiences.
  • Can support children to become resilient learners who thrive on challenge.
  • Can bring learning alive in well-planned and effective learning sequences which inspire and captivate pupils.
  • Can create a stimulating learning environment in which children can feel secure and ready to learn.
  • Can play an active role in school improvement, with high expectations of achievement and behaviour.
  • Can see themselves fitting into our team and sharing our aspirations and values.

What the school offers its staff

If you can do all this – what can we offer you in return?

  • A happy and nurturing school.
  • A community school with supportive parents.
  • A welcoming, friendly and experienced staff team.
  • Children who love learning.
  • Access to high quality CPD.
  • Close professional links with other local schools in our family and throughout Rushcliffe.

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.

If you would like to visit school or for any additional information, please contact the Head Teacher at janetteallen1@gotham.notts.sch.uk

For an application pack, please contact the school office at office@gotham.notts.sch.uk

As well as uploading the application form you need to send a covering letter of application demonstrating your suitability for the role - see application pack for details

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation. 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.

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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.

About Gotham Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
144 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0115 9149751

Gotham Primary School is a mainstream primary school catering for pupils from the age of 4 to 11. We are proud to provide a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment where every member of our community is valued and respected. Our broad, balanced, creative curriculum and enrichment activities provide opportunities for everyone to achieve and succeed. Our motto is BEING THE BEST WE CAN BE TOGETHER!

Gotham Primary is a great place to work and learn!

Arranging a visit to Gotham Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email janetteallen1@gotham.notts.sch.uk.

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