Class Teacher

Role

Class teacher, Permanent, Initially in year 2

The position is suitable for either an experienced teacher or one early in their career.

Carrington is a small school with a big heart at the centre of a friendly, vibrant community. We are a unique one-form primary and nursery school in Nottingham City and part of the Nottingham Schools Trust (NST).

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, highly-skilled teacher to join our supportive team and work with our amazing young children.

At Carrington, we commit to offering meaningful, high-quality professional development for all. Here you will be supported to be the very best you can be by knowledgeable and experienced colleagues.

The wellbeing of the children and staff is a priority at Carrington and we pride ourselves on the warm relationships between adults and pupils, which extends to strong links with our wonderful families.

“The school’s values are clear and embedded and convey high expectations. Pupils strive to show kindness, respect, readiness, confidence and excellence. They are proud when they do.” (Ofsted, 2024)

• Is enthusiastic with a passion for teaching and learning and is a highly-skilled practitioner with a proven record of enabling pupils to achieve excellent outcomes
• Has high expectations and is committed to making a difference to children’s lives
• Cares deeply about children and their personal development whilst still driving forward pupil progress and achievement
• Accepts their professional obligation to continually improve their practice and join a culture of ‘we are all learners’
• Can build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with staff, parents and carers, children, governors and the local and wider community

• A welcoming community and the support of a highly motivated, professional and friendly staff team
• A commitment to forward-thinking, research-informed approaches to teaching and learning
• High-quality and varied professional development opportunities through collaboration with partner schools in the Nottingham Schools Trust (NST)
• The chance to work with fantastic, polite and respectful pupils
• Strong partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community
• A workplace that prioritises staff and pupil wellbeing

A visit to the school is highly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit and meet the head teacher.

Carrington is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. Appointment will be subject to the following pre-employment checks: health, identity, relevant work qualifications, right to work in the UK, professional registration (for qualified teaching staff), Disclosure and Barring service (DBS) check, references and a staff suitability declaration.

A start date for successful applicants will not be confirmed until clearance from all the above checks has been obtained. Please note that the DBS check will reveal all convictions, reprimands, cautions and bind overs even if considered spent within the Rehabilitation of Offences Act. As part of the pre-check, school will also conduct online searches including social media presence.

Carrington Primary & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.