Class Teacher (Maternity Leave Cover)

The children, staff, and Governors are looking for an excellent teacher to join our nurturing team. This is a unique opportunity for a strong practitioner to step into a subject leadership role while covering a maternity leave for one year, starting September 2026.

We are seeking a dedicated professional to lead phonics provision across our school (Read Write Inc), support and coach staff, monitor teaching and learning, analyse data and ensure strong outcomes for all pupils, contributing to the wider development of literacy and school improvement.

As a strong phonics practitioner you will either already be an experienced subject leader or an aspiring one ready to develop your leadership skills within our supportive environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• has strong phonics knowledge
• is an enthusiastic practitioner who has the ability to inspire and provide the best learning opportunities for children.
• is committed to meeting all the teacher standards.
• is committed to providing excitement and inspiration in the classroom.
• welcomes the opportunity to develop and improve their own practice.
• has the determination, energy and creativity to make learning memorable and inspiring.
• works well in a team, showing a positive attitude to sharing ideas, listening and learning.
• an ability to take on an active role in the delivery of an exciting and innovative curriculum.
• has high standards in all that they do and has high expectations and aspirations of children.

How to apply

Visits are positively welcomed prior to applications being submitted. Please contact the school office (0115 917 9277) to arrange a convenient date and time.

Should you wish to apply for the post, please complete and return an application form, along with a covering letter, which clearly demonstrates your suitability for this role. Applications can be submitted via email to jjenkins@williamlilley.notts.sch.uk, or by post to the following address:

William Lilley Infant & Nursery School

Halls Road

Stapleford

Nottinghamshire

NG9 7FS

Closing Date

Please ensure your application form arrives by 9:00am, Friday 15 May 2026.

Shortlisting

Successful candidates will be invited to interview by 5:00pm, Friday 15 May 2026.

Interview

Interviews for the role will be held on Thursday 21 May 2026.