Year 2 Class Teacher

The Carlton Infant Academy, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG4 1QS

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  6 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 November 2025

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: 1FTE
• Contract type: Fixed term - Maternity Cover - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1-UPS3 (R1 - R9)

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exciting opportunity to work for The Carlton Infant Academy. We would be delighted to welcome you to our school community, where every child is nurtured, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential. At The Carlton Infant Academy, we believe that the early years are a time of wonder, discovery, and growth - and we’re here to make every moment count. Our dedicated team provides a caring, inclusive, and stimulating environment where children feel safe, confident, and excited to learn. Through rich experiences and playful exploration, we help our learners take their first steps on a lifelong journey of learning. We invite you to grow with us.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and committed Class Teacher to join our team. This role is open to Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers alike. You will bring strong classroom practice and a commitment to inclusive, high-quality teaching and learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that meet the needs of all children
• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment where children feel valued and motivated to learn
• Use a range of assessment strategies to monitor progress and inform next steps in learning
• Set high expectations for behaviour, learning, and personal development, fostering a positive classroom culture
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and leaders to enhance curriculum delivery and share best practices
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and the wider school community to support children’s development
• Reflect on and continuously improve your practice through professional development and feedback
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, including events, enrichment activities, and school improvement initiatives

What the school offers its staff

The Carlton Infant Academy is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.

Benefits

• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme
• Recognised continuous local government service
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About The Carlton Infant Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 181 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Carlton Infant Academy website
• Email address: p.deabill@thecarltoninfantacademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 0115 910 0887
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-carlton-infant-academy

Arranging a visit to The Carlton Infant Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email p.deabill@thecarltoninfantacademy.org.uk.

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