Teacher

Salary or Hourly Rate

£19,749 - £27211 as of 1st September 2025

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Part Time

Hours per week

16.5

Work Base

John T Rice Infant & Nursery School, Forest Town, NG19 0LL Closing Date 25 September 2026 12:00

0.6 FTE (3 Days per Week: Monday to Wednesday)

Are you a passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic teacher looking to join a warm and welcoming school community?

John T. Rice Infant and Nursery School is seeking to appoint an excellent classroom teacher to join our team on a permanent part-time basis, working three days per week (Monday to Wednesday) from January 2027.

Initially, the successful candidate will teach within our mixed Year 1/Year 2 class, creating engaging learning experiences that inspire, challenge and support all pupils to achieve their very best.

We Can Offer:

At John T. Rice, our children are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to work with wonderful pupils who live out our school motto, "Aim High and Shine", every day through their enthusiasm, resilience, kindness and love of learning.

Alongside our fantastic children, we offer:

• Lots of laughter! We are a supportive team who genuinely enjoy working together and believe school should be a place where both children and staff thrive.
• Positive and supportive relationships with parents and carers
• A nurturing and inclusive school community
• High-quality professional development opportunities
• Strong leadership and a commitment to staff wellbeing
• A well-resourced learning environment

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all children
• Values positive relationships with families and is committed to working collaboratively with parents and carers to ensure every child can aim high and shine.
• Has a sound understanding of effective teaching and learning in Key Stage 1
• Creates an engaging, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills
• Is committed to ensuring every child achieves their potential
• Will actively contribute to the wider life of our school

Whether you are an experienced teacher or an exceptional Early Career Teacher, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Visits to School

Prospective candidates are warmly encouraged to visit the school. We are proud of our welcoming atmosphere and would be delighted to show you around.

To arrange a visit, please contact the school office 01623 465588.

Apply

Application packs are available upon request from the school office, email office@johntrice.notts.sch.uk or telephone 01623 465588.

Key Dates
Closing Date: Friday 25 September 2026 at 12 noon
Interview Date: Monday 12 October 2026
Start Date: January 2027

• 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.