Class Teacher

Novaeducationtrust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional education trust in Nottingham is seeking a temporary class teacher for Year 5 with flexibility for full-time or part-time work. The candidate should be passionate about education, engaging with children, and eager to improve their own practice. Benefits include personalized coaching and a collaborative team environment, fostering a supportive culture for both staff and students. Applications close at 9am on 9th January 2026.

Benefits

Personalized coaching

Opportunities for further study

Mentoring for trainee teachers

Qualifications

• Desire to develop excellent classroom practice.
• Ability to engage children in achieving academic excellence.
• Genuine interest in improving own practice and that of colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 5 and potentially other year groups.
• Be part of a forward-thinking staff team.
• Receive personal coaching and opportunities for further study.

Skills

Engagement with diverse backgrounds

Commitment to professional development

Proven classroom practice

Love for education

Job description

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Contract type: Fixed Term until August 2026

Start Date: January 2026

Closing Date: Friday 9th January 2026 at 9am

Location: Westdale Junior School, Westdale Lane, Nottingham, NG3 6ET
Telephone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Headteacher: Miss Ruth Kyle

Westdale Junior School is looking to appoint a temporary class teacher for Year 5 plus, potentially some PPA duties in other year groups across the school, depending on the number of days taught. We are flexible about whether this is a full-time position, 0.8 or 0.6FTE - as long as the candidate has the passion for professional research and development that our team hold dear. First-time visitors to Westdale Junior School are always impressed with our children’s excellent and welcoming behaviour and those that have spent any time here comment on the warm, friendly culture amongst our staff. This position offers a rare and exciting opportunity to join a committed and friendly team of professionals who expect to support and challenge each other to secure the very best for all of our children.

We are looking for a person who:

• truly believes in our school motto: “Work hard - Be kind” - for pupils and staff alike
• has a proven track record of, or the desire to develop, consistently excellent classroom practice
• can naturally and confidently engage children of all backgrounds in achieving academic excellence
• genuinely wants to work to improve their own practice and that of their colleagues
• loves education and the rewards of working with children

The teacher we appoint can expect to:

• be an equal member of a very forward-thinking staff team
• be supported through personalised coaching, opportunities for further study and the mentoring of undergraduate or postgraduate trainee teachers.
• teach outgoing, polite and motivated children
• be trained to be part of our exciting Innovative Learning Partnership where all teachers and children have 1-2-1 ipad devices to support learning and teaching
• work for a Trust that truly values wellbeing and in committed to managing workflow.

Visits to our school are encouraged and warmly welcomed by appointment.

Applications close at 9am on 9th January 2026.

Application forms and further details are available from the school via www.westdalejuniors.co.uk and clicking the “vacancies” tab.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All posts in Nova Education Trust 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 Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.