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Are you passionate about Teaching Key Stage 2?
Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy are looking to appoint a Year 4 teacher who will take pride in being part of a team that deliver excellent lessons and instil a love of learning in our pupils.
About this Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable teacher who is committed to getting the best outcomes for pupils, if this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you. You will be able to build effective working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues and will adapt your teaching to meet the needs of all pupils.
This is a part time role working 3.5 days per week and is temporary to cover a maternity leave. The position starts on 13th October 2025 and will end when the maternity leave ends. It is anticipated that the role will last for up to 12 months.
About us
Our Lady & St Edward Primary & Nursery Catholic Voluntary Academy is a primary school located in Nottingham. We are an Ofsted-rated good school. We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.
We are a fantastic place to work and have:
Amazing Children – Work with enthusiastic, inquisitive, and considerate pupils who make every day different. Their imagination, creativity, and love for learning creates a truly special environment.
A Supportive School Community – Be part of a welcoming and inclusive team where staff, pupils, and parents work together to create a nurturing, learning environment where all feel valued.
Opportunities to Grow – We invest in our staff through training, mentoring, and career development programs, helping you reach your full potential.
A place to learn something new – we celebrate our diverse community and every day is an opportunity to learn and to make a difference in the lives of the adults of the future.
You will:
1. Have QTS.
2. Be a creative, talented, and dynamic teacher who places children at the heart of their teaching.
3. Be forward thinking with a positive attitude and great interpersonal skills.
4. Be willing to support the aims and vision of Catholic Education in school and within the wider trust.
5. Be committed to raising of standards and have a positive approach to behaviour management.
6. Be determined to make school life a positive, rewarding, and enjoyable experience for all.
7. Have excellent interpersonal skills and can work, plan and communicate effectively as part of a friendly and supportive team.
What’s in it for you?
8. A salary of £22,155 - £34,358 per annum (MPS1 – UPS 3)
9. Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best.
10. A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment.
11. Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for teachers.
Fantastic benefits:
12. Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.
13. Access to top-tier CPD opportunities tailored to your development.
14. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family.
15. Exclusive perks: From staff discounts to a Cycle-to-Work scheme, we’ve got you covered!
16. A welcoming community: Work with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that values your expertise.
Closing Date: Friday 5 September 2025 at 9.00am
Visits are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself the amazing children and staff team in our school and we encourage you to talk to us to learn more about the role. Please contact the school office directly to arrange a visit or to discuss the role further.
You do not need to be a Catholic to work for out Trust and we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools. Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging.
This role is to cover a maternity leave and is available for up to 1 year. The role may end earlier should the maternity leave end for any reason.
We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants in line with Safer Recruitment Practices.
Safeguarding Statement
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate would be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.