Class Teacher (Year3)

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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 0115 9195898 or email head@hollywellprimary.org to arrange.

To find out more about our school, please visit our website, email office@hollywellprimary.org, or contact Mrs Elizabeth Ellis, Head Teacher, at head@hollywellprimary.org.

To apply: www.emet.uk.com/vacancies

Provisional Interview Date: 7 October 2025

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.