Class Teacher

Salary or Hourly Rate

Main Pay Scale - UPS depending on experience

Type of vacancy

Fixed Term

Work pattern

Full Time

Duration

1 x class teacher post Y5 initially – temporary 1 year contract February 2027 – February 2028 (Maternity cover) 1x class teacher post Y4 – temporary 2 terms contract January 2027 – July 2027

Work Base

Sherwood Junior School, Warsop, NG20 0JT

Additional Documents

teacher-application-form (1).docx – 96KB
Converted File teacher-application-form (1).docx.pdf – 212KB

Additional Documents

Teacher JD.pdf – 440KB

Additional Documents

Teacher Person Spec.pdf – 457KB Closing Date 05 November 2026 12:00

Sherwood Junior School is looking for a class teacher to join our busy team!

We are looking for an inspirational teacher who has the energy, skills and a passion for education to support our pupils so that all children reach their full potential. You will have the knowledge, experience and interpersonal skills to empower our pupils while being committed to providing a broad, creative curriculum promoting the positive ethos and values of our school.

The successful candidate will:

• Put the children’s academic and pastoral needs at the heart of all they do.
  
• Inspire, motivate, and support pupils to achieve their potential.
  
• Be a creative and inspirational teacher with the skills to deliver an exciting curriculum.
  
• Be committed to their own continuing professional development.
  
• Enjoy working within a team.

In return we offer:

• A highly dedicated, hardworking and caring staff team.
• Enthusiastic, confident and respectful children.
• A caring, supportive and inclusive ethos.
• A school at the centre of its local community.
• The opportunity to be part of a committed team as we move forward positively following our recent Ofsted inspection, working together to secure further improvements and the very best outcomes for our pupils.
• Opportunities for wide-ranging CPD and professional development.

This position would be suitable for an experienced teacher or an ECT – we will offer support and a welcoming team whatever stage you are at in your career.

Visits to school are welcome. Please contact the school office (01623 842545) to arrange an appointment. Please note school is closed for half term 19 October to 30 October.

Please visit the school website Sherwood Junior School - Home for more information about our school.

Closing date: Thursday 5 November 2026 at 12pm

Interviews: Friday 13 November 2026

IND1

• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

• All posts in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. All posts in schools, unless stated otherwise, are suitable for a job share arrangement.

• The County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation for posts within County and Controlled Schools and in Colleges.