Year 6 class teacher (maternity cover)

Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6AW

31 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday Full time Spring and Summer term 2027 PPA time included
• Contract type: Fixed term - Two terms (Spring and Summer 2027) - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full time equivalent salary: M3 - UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

If you are a caring, creative, dynamic and reflective classroom practitioner who is committed to making a real difference and developing the whole child, then the team at Holly Hill Primary would love to hear from you!

The Headteacher and Governors of Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School wish to appoint a full-time, temporary Year 6 teacher to join our friendly and dedicated team. Recent Year 6 SATs experience is essential for this role.

The successful candidate will work in a team of 3 with other teachers to help, guide, support and share the workload.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has high expectations of achievement and behaviour who believe that every child can achieve
• Provides children with a happy, safe and exciting learning environment
• Can communicate effectively with children, parents and staff and who can work effectively as part of a team
• Has strong knowledge of teaching and learning and their areas of expertise
• Have excellent subject knowledge
• Has experience of Year 6 teaching and national end of KS2 testing
• Will be committed to ensuring our Year 6 children achieve their full potential
• Loves primary school life and are committed to providing the very best for the children in our care

What the school offers its staff

Holly Hill offers you:

• The most amazing children who are well-behaved, eager to learn and who love coming to school
• A happy, thriving and ambitious community – staff, children and parents!
• A fabulous team of colleagues who are supportive and collaborative and will do everything they can to ensure you are happy and successful at our school
• An attractive, welcoming working environment with wonderful outdoor space

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

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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.

About Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 313 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School website
• Email address: lsteed@hollyhill.notts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01773 783909
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holly-hill-primary-and-nursery-school

Arranging a visit to Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School

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

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