Job Description
Y4 teacher - maternity cover from January 2027: M3-M6 (not suitable for ECTs) Middleton is a vibrant, culturally diverse and very friendly school. There are currently 630 children on roll from F2-Y6, in addition to our part-time Nursery children. This post is to cover one of our Y4 teachers who is due to start her maternity leave on January 4th and would involve working collaboratively with the other two teachers within the Y4 team. At our most recent inspection in February 2023, Ofsted judged us to be ‘Good’. The report commented that “pupils are polite and considerate of one another. Pupils value their learning and know it is important. They are respectful to adults and adults are respectful to them.” We have accreditation as a UNICEF ‘Rights Respecting School’, recognising the importance that we place on creating an inclusive and caring school community with children’s wellbeing and rights at the heart of everything we do. We are currently the only school in Nottingham to hold the RRS Gold Award. We also hold the International Schools Award; this recognises how we foster a global dimension in our curriculum and aim to promote cultural understanding to help children prepare for their future in today’s world. We are fortunate to have extensive grounds providing children with excellent opportunities for outdoor learning and creative and active play – with the beautiful surroundings of Wollaton Hall and Park on our doorstep too. The successful candidate will: • Have a commitment and passion for education based on the values of respect, dignity, inclusion and non-discrimination that underpin our rights respecting schools’ ethos. • Work effectively as part of a team and have good interpersonal and communication skills. • Be skilled and nurturing in working with young children, helping them to develop their learning, self-esteem and confidence. • Have a positive, solution-driven attitude, showing flexibility and initiative in their approach to the role. In return, Middleton can offer: • Happy, friendly and enthusiastic children who enjoy coming to school and learning. • A supportive and vibrant school community. • A caring ethos that values everyone and where kindness and respect are a priority. • A team of hardworking and dedicated staff who are highly supportive of one another. • A commitment from school leaders and governors to your well-being and professional development. Middleton Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and an online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applicants will be treated fairly and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Closing date for applications: 9am on Wednesday 11th November Interviews: w/c 16th November