Class Teacher

Main Scale
Permanent
Full Time
Willow Brook Primary School, Keyworth, NG12 5BB
Closing Date
18 May 2026 12:00

Willow Brook has the unique opportunity to appoint an experienced member of staff to its enthusiastic team in September. We would like to find a teacher who is determined to lend their energy and skills and be a part of our family community. 

The successful candidate with a track record of outstanding teaching across the primary phase but a passion for lower KS2 provision. We would welcome those with enthusiasm and expertise in championing foundation subjects – particularly the arts - across the primary age range.

Our new teacher will:

  • Be an inspirational teacher who can enthuse and motivate primary-aged children. (This is important to us!)
  • Have the competence and flair to inspire a creative classroom, understanding the impact that this has on attainment and personal development.
  • Be knowledgeable about the curriculum and understand a child’s learning journey from EYFS to Key Stage 2.
  • Have high expectations of all pupils’ achievements and behaviour, and the skills to build effective relationships. 
  • Be organised, adaptable and well-planned, and able to show initiative and independence.
  • Be motivated, with a good sense of humour and an eagerness to learn from and support your colleagues and our community. (Also very important to us!)
  • Have excellent I.T. skills. 

In return we can offer: 

  •  An environment where you can learn and develop alongside an experienced team.
  •  A school where a broad curriculum values all subjects and provides time and opportunities for children to make the most of their primary years. 
  • An opportunity to develop middle leadership skills and work collaboratively to achieve the priorities on the School Improvement Plan.
  • A busy, positive community where children are genuinely engaged and motivated to achieve their potential.

Visits to the school to meet our children and staff are warmly welcomed. It will show you just what Willow Brook life is like. Our website www.willowbrook.notts.sch.uk will also give you a great flavour of all that we do. Please arrange a visit or make further enquiries about the role please telephone Zoe Roper, our School Business Manager (office@willowbrook.notts.sch.uk) on 01159149889 or email the headteacher head@willowbrook.notts.sch.uk out of hours.

Closing date for position: 12 midday on Monday 18th May 
Interviews will be held Thursday 21st 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.