21 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    11 May 2026 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    20 April 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Vacancy is for full time standard teaching contract. Hours per week are flexible dependent on candidate - job share would be considered.

Contract type

Fixed term - 12 months. September 26 to August 27 - Maternity or parental leave cover

Full-time equivalent salary

MPR 3 – 6 (£37,101 - £45,352 FTE)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors and Head Teacher of this successful and friendly junior school are looking to appoint a talented KS2 teacher for a fixed 12-month period as maternity cover. The successful candidate will have worked effectively in upper key stage 2. If you are driven to make a difference and are a highly impactful teacher who can form positive relationships with all the school community then we would be delighted for you to join the Priory team.

What the school offers its staff

We very much look forward to welcoming you to the team and can offer you:

  • An ethos that strives to develop and nurture, the whole child and every child
  • A strong set of values that underpins everything we do.
  • Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
  • A friendly, talented and supportive staff team
  • An engaging curriculum with a variety of enrichment experiences
  • A strong partnership with parents, other local schools and the wider community
  • A committed and active Governing Body

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 or arrange a telephone call to discuss the post with the head teacher please ring the office on 0115 9526100 or call to make an appointment.

Application packs are available by email from the school office at office@priory-jun.notts.sch.uk.

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.

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Additional documents

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

About Priory Junior School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
225 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01159526100

Arranging a visit to Priory Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@priory-jun.notts.sch.uk.

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