We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and skilled teacher to join our team. The teaching role will be in lower Key Stage 2 for 3 days a week (Wednesday-Friday).  You will be working within a dedicated staff team and job sharing with an experienced teacher. As a 2-form entry school, you will benefit from working closely with a skilled and experienced teaching partner. We are strengthening our provision, and this role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of our development.  You will be encouraged to share your ideas, and we will be committed to supporting your professional development. If this sounds like the right fit for you, then we want to hear from you and would welcome you visiting and meeting with the Headteacher.

John Clifford School is a diverse primary school in the heart of Beeston. It is a vibrant school with a mission to provide every child with a journey of learning to promote academic success, alongside developing their curiosity of character and spirit of contribution. We are guided by the John Clifford Promises to take care, whilst fostering a culture of high expectations.

Our school community has a strong sense of belonging and we recognise difference and celebrate diversity. A new Headteacher joined John Clifford in January 2026 and together we are committed to continuing to build and strengthen the provision offered to our pupils. The staff are hardworking and committed, we strive to go beyond expectation in education and experience and provide support and care to enable all leaners to be the best that they can be.

White Hills Park Trust comprises nine successful schools across Nottinghamshire, six primary, two secondary (one including a sixth form) and one special school.   It’s an exciting time as the Trust is embarking on a period of steady growth with further schools joining us soon.  We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and career aspirations of our staff team.  

Our partnership of schools is united by shared ethos and values, working in deep collaboration to give all our children the best possible start in life. Our mission is to provide the very best opportunities and outcomes for young people.  Our staff work closely together to deliver high quality teaching and learning, share good practice, pool resources and participate in joint projects for the benefit of pupils.   

Further information about the Trust can be found at About Us (whptrust.org) 

If you would like to discuss the role, please contact our office team on: 0115 925 8057 or via email at
  office@johnclifford.school

Applications for the post must be submitted by 12pm on Friday 19 June our online application form, which can be found at Careers | The White Hills Park Trust or by clicking the ‘apply now’ link.

Interviews to be held on Tuesday 23 June 2026 

White Hills Park Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is a Pathfinder for the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education and expects all leaders to embody these values in their daily work. 

All posts are subject to safeguarding responsibilities (relevant to the role), including the duty to protect and promote the welfare of children and young people, and to adhere to the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures.  The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. References will be called prior to interview and online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks.   It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).  

Claire Shaw

CEO