Teacher (maternity cover)

Class teacher Required from 1st September 2026 Full time - Maternity Cover up to 12 months Main Scale Points 1-6 Burford Primary and Nursery School is seeking to appoint an excellent teaching practitioner who is child-centred, passionate about making a real difference and has high expectations both of themselves and the children they work with. Sitting on the border of the City of Nottingham in Arnold, Burford Primary & Nursery School a single form entry school with around 50% of catchment eligible for Pupil Premium. We are a warm, dedicated and driven team who keep children at the heart of all we do. We are looking for an ambitious teacher who is committed to creating a stimulating learning experience and environment for our wonderful pupils. Due to upcoming staff maternity leave, we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, creative and hard-working teacher, committed to excellent classroom practice and high standards for all who can positively enthuse and motivate our children. You will: Be a consistently good / outstanding primary teacher Be passionate about teaching and learning and making a difference to every child. Care passionately about children and their development whilst still driving forward pupil progress and achievement. Value a team working approach and be keen to contribute and share your skills with colleagues Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to build on and maintain strong relationships with staff, parents and carers, children, governors and the local and wider community. In return we offer: • A welcoming community and a highly motivated, professional staff team that are driven towards continuously raising standards. • Excellent professional development opportunities through an extensive range of network groups and other Transform Trust initiatives • Calm and purposeful learning environments • Excellent partnerships between pupils, staff, parents, governors and community • A forward-thinking app