Early Career Class Teacher

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The Governors and the school team at Grange Primary School in Long Eaton, are looking for two enthusiastic and caring early career teachers to join our happy and forward-thinking team from September 2026. 

The two posts will be based either in KS2 or KS1 and we will place successful candidates where their strengths and interests best support our pupils and team. 

We are an inclusive school where the development of the whole child continues to be at the heart of our philosophy of ‘Living, Learning and Laughing’. Opportunities at our school are rare as our school is a joyful place where everyone is valued and thrives. We embrace every chance to grow, evolving and adapting to meet the needs of our wonderful children and our united community—while safeguarding staff wellbeing and workload. Relationships are at the heart of all we do, binding us together. Our staff are talented, energetic, and passionate, and every voice matters. Each person brings something unique, and we treasure that.

We are looking for somebody wonderful to join our team who: -

• Has a passion for providing the best learning opportunity for every child, igniting curiosity and developing independence through a broad and balanced curriculum.
• Has a good understanding of the primary curriculum, being confident in observing, assessing and moving children on in their learning.
• Has experience working with children with SEND, particularly those with Autism.
• Is a team player and is committed to working with parents and families to provide the best for all our children.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a great sense of humour. 

As a school we can offer you:

• A caring and supportive school team who put children at the heart of everything they do.
• Excellent CPD opportunities and a dedicated team of ECT mentors.  
• Highly motivated children and a very supportive community.
• A happy place to work with a fantastic team spirit.
• Unique school grounds ideal for a broad curriculum 

Visits to the school are encouraged.  Please call the school office on 0115 9734956 to arrange a time which is convenient we will do our best to accommodate you, wherever possible. 

Grange Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Provisional Interview Date: 15 May 2026

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.