Class Teacher for Year 5/6

Fixed Term
Full Time
Initially for a year pending the future needs of the school.
Sutton-cum-Lound Church of England (VA) Primary School, Portland Place, Sutton-cum-Lound, Retford, DN22 8PP
Main scale 1-3

Head Teacher – Mrs. Nadine Wilkinson, Roll - 92

Required from September 2023

An exciting opportunity to join our thriving village school

Due to the retirement of the current post holder, we are seeking to appoint a new Year 5/6 teacher to join the team. 

The governors are seeking to appoint an excellent, highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher. 

We will consider applications from Early Career Teachers or those developing in their career, up to M3.  

This is an exciting time for teachers developing in their career where leadership opportunities can be explored.     

We are looking for someone to join our hardworking and dedicated team who: 

  • Can demonstrate excellent teaching skills
  • Has high expectations of behaviour and achievement, committed to raising standards
  • Is willing to take risks to make learning vibrant, exciting and engaging
  • Can provide a high quality learning environment to meet and challenge the needs of all their pupils
  • Works proactively as a member of the team
  • Is committed to their own professional development
  • Will support the ethos of our Church of England school 

We can offer: 

  • The opportunity to develop your career through on-going professional development and/or induction programme and leadership opportunities
  • A forward thinking and ambitious team striving for high standards
  • Excellent resources and facilities
  • Polite, motivated and well behaved children who are eager to learn and who are the focus of everything we do
  • High quality Learning Support Assistant provision
  • A hardworking, friendly, supportive and caring team
  • An atmosphere where everyone is valued
  • Engaged and committed parents/carers and governors 

For further information about the post or to discuss the position and/or your requirements, please email recruitment@suttonlound.notts.sch.uk 

***Please note school is closed for the Easter holidays from 3rd- 14th April so there will be a delayed response to emails and visit options***  

Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Application forms and application information can be downloaded below or from the school website (About Us, then Vacancies section)

Emailed applications will be accepted.

Closing date for applications Monday 24th April, 12 noon 

We will contact shortlisted candidates to organise the interview details with interviews expected to be the week beginning 1st May.  

• 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.

This vacancy is closed to applications.