22 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    1st September 2026

  • Closing date

    15 May 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    16 April 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual)

Teacher job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable Early Careers Teacher at Holy Cross Catholic Voluntary Academy who is committed to getting the best outcomes for our students. With us, you will gain professional experience and will maximise your potential through development opportunities to enhance your teaching methods and skills.

You will be able to build effective working relationships with students, parents and colleagues and will adapt your teaching to meet the needs of all.

This is a permanent role starting from 1st September, 2026.

About us

Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school located in Hucknall. We are an Ofsted-rated Good school. We are a fantastic place to work where all members of the school community are Loved, Valued and Challenged:

Incredible Children - Work with enthusiastic, curious, and kind-hearted students who make every day rewarding. Their energy, creativity, and love for learning create a truly special environment.

A Supportive School Family - Join a warm and inclusive team where staff, students, and parents work together to create a nurturing learning environment.

Opportunities to Grow - We invest in our staff through training, mentoring, and career development programs, helping you reach your full potential.

A Place to Inspire and Be Inspired - Every day is different, and you’ll have the opportunity to spark curiosity, creativity, and a love for learning in the next generation.

We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.

You will:

  • Be an excellent practitioner.
  • Be a creative, talented, and dynamic teacher who places children at the heart of their teaching.
  • Be forward thinking with a positive attitude and great interpersonal skills.
  • Be willing to support the aims and vision of Catholic Education in school and within the wider trust.
  • Be committed to raising of standards and have a positive approach to behaviour management.
  • Be determined to make school life a positive, rewarding, and enjoyable experience for all.
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills and can work, plan and communicate effectively as part of a friendly and supportive team.

What’s in it for you?

  • A salary of £32,916 - £45,352 per annum (MPS)
  • Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
  • A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
  • Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for teachers.
  • Fantastic benefits:
    • Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
    • Access to top-tier CPD opportunities tailored to your development.
    • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family.
    • Exclusive perks: From staff discounts to a Cycle-to-Work scheme, we’ve got you covered!
    • A welcoming community: Work with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that values your expertise.

    Visits are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself the fantastic children, staff and environmentand we encourage you to talk to us to learn more about the role. Please contact Paul Tibble, Headteacheron 0115 9534577to arrange a visit or to discuss the role further.

    You do not need to be a Catholic to work for our Trust and we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools. Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants in line with Safer Recruitment Practices.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Holy Cross Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
239 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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The staff and Governors at Holy Cross Primary seek to provide a positive and happy working environment, where children are valued for their academic and social worth. We aim to ensure that each child develops a life-long love of learning in a happy and caring environment that bears witness to our Gospel values. We aim to create opportunities to develop independence, confidence and collaboration, recognising that everyone has their own unique talents which we work with you to develop.

We greatly appreciate the contribution parents make to our children’s education and welcome you visiting us at any mutually convenient time to see the school in operation. We believe that having a close partnership between parents, school and our Parish Church is the key to success and we are here to work with you to ensure the very best possible experience for your child.

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