Class Teacher

Salary or Hourly Rate

Mainscale

Type of vacancy

Fixed Term

Work pattern

Full Time

Duration

Maternity Cover

Work Base

Gateford Park Primary School, Gateford, S81 7RG Closing Date 11 December 2026 12:00

Key Stage 1 Class Teacher

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a class teacher to join our friendly and supportive team at Gateford Park Primary School to cover maternity leave on a full time, fixed term contract.

The Governors of Gateford Park Primary School wish to appoint an experienced, committed, passionate and hard-working Key Stage 1 Class Teacher to join their dedicated team from March 2027. We are looking for the right person to inspire and challenge our children, who are keen to learn and love the opportunities that the committed staff provide them with.

Gateford Park Primary School is a well-established and popular school serving a strong local community. We are recognised for our nurturing environment, strong relationships with families, and a commitment to developing well-rounded pupils who achieve both academically and personally. We are proud of our strong ethos, rooted in our Golden Values of Perseverance, Aspiration, Respect and Kindness - With kindness we care, with respect we grow and with perseverance we succeed, which underpin all aspects of school life.

Our curriculum is broad and engaging, designed to foster curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning, while ensuring children are well prepared for the next stage of their education. We pride ourselves on being a fully inclusive school where every child is supported to thrive and succeed.

This post would suit someone who:

• Is a creative and enthusiastic teacher with excellent classroom practice
• Has a secure knowledge of the primary curriculum
• Has a good knowledge of child development and what helps all children learn
• Truly enjoys teaching and strives to be their best
• Has high expectations of themselves and of what the children can achieve
• Works as part of a wider team to raise levels of aspiration and achievement for all
• Inspires and motivates children, staff, parents/carers
• Shows a commitment to ensuring equality of opportunity for all learners
• Understands how to nurture and support all children
• Has good self-management, communication and organisation skills
• Is a proactive team player, who can use their initiative and who makes things happen

In return, we can offer you:

• A good school with a happy and welcoming working environment
• Enthusiastic, friendly pupils who embody our Golden Values
• A highly supportive, committed and experienced staff team who share great ideas, celebrate successes and tackle challenges together
• A supportive governing body and leadership team dedicated to the school’s success
• A commitment to your professional development

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school to experience our welcoming environment first-hand.

For further details and an application pack, please contact Verity Ellis, School Office Manager at office@gateford.notts.sch.uk

Closing date: 12pm on Friday 11th December 2026.

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.

• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.