Year 4 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Sawley Junior School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 3DQ13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
17 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 October 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - At least two terms - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M2-M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Is passionate about teaching and making a difference in children’s lives.
- Has excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Works effectively as part of a team and contributes positively to school life.
- Is enthusiastic, professional, and committed to continuous improvement.
- Shares our belief in inclusive education and values every child’s uniqueness.
What the school offers its staff
- A nurturing and inclusive environment where every child is valued and supported to flourish.
- A curriculum that is broad, balanced, and designed to inspire curiosity and independence.
- A strong and collaborative staff team committed to high standards and continuous development.
- Opportunities for professional growth through high-quality CPD and Trust-wide collaboration.
- Staff wellbeing is a priority: we offer access to comprehensive wellbeing support through the Schools Advisory Service, including mental health resources, counselling, physiotherapy, and leadership coaching.
- As part of the One Academy Trust, we benefit from shared expertise, collaborative learning, and a commitment to excellence across a family of schools.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
ONE Academy Trust has a strong commitment to inclusion, equality and diversity. SJS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks. This job role is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). An online check will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
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About Sawley Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 327 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sawley Junior School website
- Email address
- nsisson@sawley-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0115 973 3626
Sawley Junior School is a great place for children to aspire, achieve and thrive: we are proud of the positive outcomes in our recent inspection which you can read here – SJS Ofsted Report 2023.
Our children are enthusiastic, keen to learn and respectful. They love engaging in hands-on, creative learning opportunities and thrive with teachers who are fair, have clear and consistent boundaries, are caring and make their learning engaging.
We are a hard-working team looking for teachers who are as committed as we are to ensuring that all children receive the quality education they deserve - someone who has the skills and desire to develop and nurture every child in their care.
Sawley Junior School is one of the eight primary schools that make up ONE Academy Trust who offer exciting opportunities for career progression alongside other Trust employee benefits.
Arranging a visit to Sawley Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nsisson@sawley-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk.
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