Class teacher and phonics lead
| Posting date: | 17 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2026 |
| Location: | Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6AW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0b9fbfbc-bdf5-4df7-89ff-1352c1c795d7 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
If you are a caring, creative, dynamic and reflective classroom practitioner who is committed to making a real difference, developing the whole child and leading passionately on phonics, then the team at Holly Hill Primary would love to hear from you!
The Headteacher and Governors of Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School wish to appoint a full-time class teacher to join our friendly and dedicated team and lead phonics across the school. The position will be in one of our KS1 classes so this could be teaching a Year 1, a mixed Year 1/2 or a Year 2 class.
The successful candidate will work in a team of 3 or 4 with experienced teachers to help, guide, support and share the workload.
We are looking for teachers who:
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour who believe that every child can achieve
• Provide children with a happy, safe and exciting learning environment
• Can communicate effectively with children, parents and staff and who can work effectively as part of a team
• Have strong knowledge of teaching and learning and their areas of expertise
• Have excellent subject knowledge
• Have experience of strong Key Stage 1 teaching
• Have experience of leading phonics across the whole school and have made a positive impact on phonics outcomes
• Are enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of school
• Love primary school life and are committed to providing the very best for the children in our care
What the school offers its staff
Holly Hill offers you:
• The most amazing children who are well-behaved, eager to learn and who love coming to school
• A happy, thriving and ambitious community – staff, children and parents!
• A fabulous team of colleagues who are supportive and collaborative and will do everything they can to ensure you are happy and successful at our school
• An attractive, welcoming working environment with wonderful outdoor space
Commitment to safeguarding
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If you are a caring, creative, dynamic and reflective classroom practitioner who is committed to making a real difference, developing the whole child and leading passionately on phonics, then the team at Holly Hill Primary would love to hear from you!
The Headteacher and Governors of Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School wish to appoint a full-time class teacher to join our friendly and dedicated team and lead phonics across the school. The position will be in one of our KS1 classes so this could be teaching a Year 1, a mixed Year 1/2 or a Year 2 class.
The successful candidate will work in a team of 3 or 4 with experienced teachers to help, guide, support and share the workload.
We are looking for teachers who:
• Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour who believe that every child can achieve
• Provide children with a happy, safe and exciting learning environment
• Can communicate effectively with children, parents and staff and who can work effectively as part of a team
• Have strong knowledge of teaching and learning and their areas of expertise
• Have excellent subject knowledge
• Have experience of strong Key Stage 1 teaching
• Have experience of leading phonics across the whole school and have made a positive impact on phonics outcomes
• Are enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of school
• Love primary school life and are committed to providing the very best for the children in our care
What the school offers its staff
Holly Hill offers you:
• The most amazing children who are well-behaved, eager to learn and who love coming to school
• A happy, thriving and ambitious community – staff, children and parents!
• A fabulous team of colleagues who are supportive and collaborative and will do everything they can to ensure you are happy and successful at our school
• An attractive, welcoming working environment with wonderful outdoor space
Commitment to safeguarding
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service.