Class Teacher

Abbey Primary School is a successful school whose staff and community are wholly dedicated to improving the life chances of the pupils they serve. The staff team are united in their commitment to giving every pupil the best possible start in life, irrespective of background or circumstance.

The school, which has recently received an extremely successful Ofsted inspection, wishes to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic class teacher as an instrumental addition to its dedicated, supportive, and high performing staff team. We are looking for an empathetic, caring person who recognises the importance of nurturing strong and trusting relationships, thus enabling our children to reach their full potential, both personally and academically.

The successful candidate will be passionate and committed – they will go the extra mile to bring out the best in each child by investing in their success – personally, socially, spiritually and academically. They will take pride in maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of curriculum developments and current pedagogical approaches for effective teaching and learning, bringing high-energy, a hard-working attitude and innovative ideas. They will be someone who enjoys a challenge, seeks the reward of bringing out the best in others and strives to make a difference.

The successful candidate will need to: 

• Have a strong desire to ‘be the best teacher they can be’ 
  
• Have high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour and firmly believe that every child can achieve 
  
• Facilitate a stimulating, safe and happy learning environment 
  
• Be reflective about their own teaching and the school’s approaches – willing to research, suggest and implement new ideas 
  
• Have excellent interpersonal skills; a growth mindset, a well-developed sense of humour and enjoy being part of a friendly and supportive team 
  
• Be enthusiastic, caring and hardworking 
  
• Be willing to make a wider contribution to the life of the school and its community 

In return, Abbey Primary School offers you: 

• Caring, hard-working and motivated children who enjoy learning 
  
• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community  
  
• Hard working, supportive and caring colleagues 
  
• A supportive and forward-thinking governing body 
  
• A well-resourced, attractive working environment 
  
• A commitment to your induction and continued professional development 
  
• Membership of the ONE Academy Trust  

Visits are positively encouraged to see the school at work.  Please contact the School Office to arrange a visit on 01623 481117. 

Application forms and further details are available on the school website. Please return completed applications to office@abbey.notts.sch.uk 

Interviews will take place on Thursday 16th July 

Abbey Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. Appointments to any post are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check, a barred list check and Disqualification Declaration. A start date for successful job applicants will not be confirmed until clearance from all the above checks has been obtained. The job role you are applying for 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). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations, an online check will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence.