Class Teacher (EYFS or Year1)

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Class Teacher (EYFS or Year 1)

Contract Type: Fixed Term until August 31st 2027
Hours: Full Time
Salary: M1 – UPS
Start Date: January 1st 2027

Rufford Primary and Nursery School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational class teacher for either EYFS or Year 1 to become part of our team. We are seeking someone who is passionate about teaching and who will promote and celebrate our school culture. We’re looking for someone who is ambitious, driven and committed to looking for opportunities to improve the outcomes for their class, year group and contribute to whole school life.

Rufford is a supportive and creative school, where we not only want the children to achieve their best but also the staff. We aim to work alongside our team to help them fulfil their ambitions, as well as supporting their wellbeing and workload. We are a very happy and welcoming team, who work together to provide the best education for all our children.

Rufford is a ‘happy school’ (Ofsted - Jan 2024). Our ‘Magnificent Seven’ values encourage our children to be Ambitious, Caring, Confident, Creative, Curious, Determined and Respectful, underpinning everything we do and expect at Rufford. Our children are proud of their school and enjoy a wide range of enrichment opportunities, built into our well-structured curriculum which is inclusive, engaging and ambitious. Routines and systems are well-embedded and attendance, behaviour and attitudes are good. The staff team is strong, stable and committed to the best for our children.

Located in Bulwell, to the northwest of Nottingham, Rufford is a two-form entry, local authority maintained primary school. We are an active member of the Nottingham Schools Trust; a collaborative partnership focusing on improving education for the children of Nottingham.

Rufford’s ideal candidate will be:

- Friendly and approachable
- Truly child-focused
- Passionate and dedicated to giving children the best opportunities
- Committed to developing positive relationships with our school community
- Collaborative and able to build on expertise from across the school and local forums
- Resilient, a problem-solver and ready to meet inevitable challenges.

Rufford can promise you:

• Fantastic children to work with, who are proud of their school and their learning
• A hard-working and caring staff team, who are committed to delivering the very best learning opportunities for every child
• An enthusiastic and committed Governing Body
• A supportive local family of schools and strong links with Nottingham Schools Trust
• A commitment to your personal development, health and wellbeing.

In addition to the application form, please submit a supporting statement to Sally Maddison, headteacher. This statement should set out your own educational ethos, relevant experience, skills and competencies, including the relevant requirements in the Person Specification.

Closing Date: Monday 16th November 9am
Tours of Rufford: Visits to the school are very much welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please call to arrange.
Interview Dates: Week beginning 23rd November

To book an appointment to look around the school or if you have any questions and require any further information, please contact our School Business Manager.

Safeguarding Statement

Rufford Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS).

Safeguarding Statement

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure form the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).