Class Teacher (Maternity Leave Cover)
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 June 2026 |
| Location: | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 7FS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 76c7bdf9-21a7-48bb-92dc-ec4658ffaa69 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The children, staff and Governors of William Lilley Infant & Nursery School are seeking to appoint an excellent class teacher. This is a fixed term appointment to cover maternity leave for one year, although there may be the possibility of the role becoming permanent in the future.
William Lilley is a friendly, open and nurturing Infant & Nursery school in the heart of the Stapleford community. Our reputation for supporting the learning, development and wellbeing of every child recognises individuality and celebrates every achievement enabling our young children to blossom in their first years of schooling.
We welcome applications from experienced teachers with an excellent track record or ECTs who can demonstrate a good record of achieving outstanding feedback in their placements.
We are looking for someone who:
• is an enthusiastic practitioner who has the ability to inspire and provide the best learning opportunities for children.
• is committed to meeting all the teacher standards.
• is committed to providing excitement and inspiration in the classroom.
• welcomes the opportunity to develop and improve their own practice.
• has the determination, energy and creativity to make learning memorable and inspiring.
• works well in a team, showing a positive attitude to sharing ideas, listening and learning.
• an ability to take on an active role in the delivery of an exciting and innovative curriculum.
• has high standards in all that they do and has high expectations and aspirations of children.
• shows enthusiasm in leading a curriculum ‘driver’ throughout KS1 and EYFS.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• a friendly welcoming community where every child is known and valued.
• enthusiastic, talented, confident and happy children.
• a well planned and exciting curriculum.
• a dedicated purposeful environment with a high standard of pupil work and behaviour.
• a committed and motivated staff team with a range of experienced colleagues.
• excellent and personalised professional development opportunities.
• a very supportive, enthusiastic and progressive Governing Body.
• opportunities to be creative and develop your teaching skills.
Further details about the role
Visits are positively welcomed prior to applications being submitted. Please contact the school office (0115 917 9277) to arrange a convenient date and time.
Should you wish to apply for the post, please complete and return an application form, along with a covering letter, which clearly demonstrates your suitability for this role. Applications can be submitted via email to jjenkins@williamlilley.notts.sch.uk, or by post to the following address:
William Lilley Infant & Nursery School
Halls Road
Stapleford
Nottinghamshire
NG9 7FS
Closing Date
Please ensure your application form arrives by 9:00am, Tuesday 16 June 2026.
Shortlisting
Successful candidates will be invited to interview by 5:00pm, Tuesday 16 June 2026.
Interview
Interviews for the role will be held on Thursday 25 June 2026.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The children, staff and Governors of William Lilley Infant & Nursery School are seeking to appoint an excellent class teacher. This is a fixed term appointment to cover maternity leave for one year, although there may be the possibility of the role becoming permanent in the future.
William Lilley is a friendly, open and nurturing Infant & Nursery school in the heart of the Stapleford community. Our reputation for supporting the learning, development and wellbeing of every child recognises individuality and celebrates every achievement enabling our young children to blossom in their first years of schooling.
We welcome applications from experienced teachers with an excellent track record or ECTs who can demonstrate a good record of achieving outstanding feedback in their placements.
We are looking for someone who:
• is an enthusiastic practitioner who has the ability to inspire and provide the best learning opportunities for children.
• is committed to meeting all the teacher standards.
• is committed to providing excitement and inspiration in the classroom.
• welcomes the opportunity to develop and improve their own practice.
• has the determination, energy and creativity to make learning memorable and inspiring.
• works well in a team, showing a positive attitude to sharing ideas, listening and learning.
• an ability to take on an active role in the delivery of an exciting and innovative curriculum.
• has high standards in all that they do and has high expectations and aspirations of children.
• shows enthusiasm in leading a curriculum ‘driver’ throughout KS1 and EYFS.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• a friendly welcoming community where every child is known and valued.
• enthusiastic, talented, confident and happy children.
• a well planned and exciting curriculum.
• a dedicated purposeful environment with a high standard of pupil work and behaviour.
• a committed and motivated staff team with a range of experienced colleagues.
• excellent and personalised professional development opportunities.
• a very supportive, enthusiastic and progressive Governing Body.
• opportunities to be creative and develop your teaching skills.
Further details about the role
Visits are positively welcomed prior to applications being submitted. Please contact the school office (0115 917 9277) to arrange a convenient date and time.
Should you wish to apply for the post, please complete and return an application form, along with a covering letter, which clearly demonstrates your suitability for this role. Applications can be submitted via email to jjenkins@williamlilley.notts.sch.uk, or by post to the following address:
William Lilley Infant & Nursery School
Halls Road
Stapleford
Nottinghamshire
NG9 7FS
Closing Date
Please ensure your application form arrives by 9:00am, Tuesday 16 June 2026.
Shortlisting
Successful candidates will be invited to interview by 5:00pm, Tuesday 16 June 2026.
Interview
Interviews for the role will be held on Thursday 25 June 2026.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.