Year 3 Class Teacher - Fixed Term Maternity Leave
£32,916 - £51,048 per annum
Hollywell Primary School wish to appoint a full-time Year 3 Teacher from November 2025 to cover a maternity leave. We are seeking an excellent teacher to join our 'GOOD SCHOOL' (Ofsted, June 2023).
This person will become part of our fantastic, well-established team and will take on the role of class teacher for our Year 3 pupils. We would consider an ECT for this position, but we would also equally encourage applications from more experienced staff.
We are looking for a teacher who:
* Is enthusiastic and committed to teaching in Key Stage 2
* Inspires children with high expectations for achievement and progress
* Believes that high standards and creativity go hand in hand
* Can provide purposeful and engaging learning experiences
* Creates a happy, nurturing, and stimulating environment for all children
* Is highly organised, hardworking, and a positive role model
* Enjoys being part of a team and contributing to the wider life of the school
* Has the willingness to lead a foundation subject across the school
In return, we offer:
* Inspirational children of whom we are all very proud
* A vibrant, happy, and enriched school environment
* A broad, stimulating curriculum with exciting opportunities for learning
* A strong team ethos built on support and collaboration
* Well-behaved, motivated children who are eager to learn
* A strong community ethos with highly supportive parents
* A dedicated and friendly staff team
* Excellent opportunities for professional development
* High-quality support and mentoring for ECTs, alongside opportunities for experienced staff to develop their leadership and subject expertise
* The chance to work alongside children who are curious, enthusiastic, and inspired by learning
About us
We are a successful, happy, single-form entry school situated in Kimberley, Nottingham. Proud to be part of the East Midlands Education Trust, we have strong and supportive links with our family of schools.
Our motto is "At Hollywell Everyone Matters" - a belief reflected in our ethos and values. Our children are proud of their school and community. At Hollywell, we provide a safe, inclusive, and enriched learning environment where children thrive and grow into confident, resilient, and contributing members of society. We embrace cross-curricular opportunities and make full use of our school grounds to ensure learning is inspiring, memorable, and fun.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office on or email to arrange.
To find out more about our school, please visit our website, email, or contact Mrs Elizabeth Ellis, Head Teacher, at
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 1st October 2025 at 12pm
Interviews to take place: Tuesday 7th October 2025