About this Role
At Stanhope Primary School, we are on an exciting transformational journey to secure rapid improvement and create a sustainable love of learning for every child. We are delighted to be recruiting a class teacher who will play a pivotal role in shaping the next chapter of our school’s development. This is an exceptional opportunity for a strong, experienced teacher ready to make a strategic impact and contribute to significant school improvement.
About Stanhope Primary School
Stanhope is a vibrant and diverse school with fantastic pupils, extensive grounds including woodland areas, class cooking facilities, and excellent access to technology.
Our school is currently judged as Requires Improvement by Ofsted, and we are focused on further developing high-quality teaching and learning to ensure rapid progress. Our vision is:
“Creating a love of learning for LIFE!”
This sits alongside The Stanhope Way:
Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Your Best Self
We are deeply committed to pupil wellbeing, underpinned by our One Life programme, and to creating a consistent, language‑rich curriculum that inspires, challenges, and motivates every child.
Our recently appointed Headteacher brings fresh ambition and drive, and you will join us at a unique time where your leadership will have genuine influence on the direction and success of the school.
About Flying High:
Flying High Partnership is a thriving multi-academy trust of 38 primary schools across Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Nottingham City, and Nottinghamshire. We are driven by a shared vision to be unique, exceptional, and sustainable. Founded in 2012, we believe in the power of meaningful collaboration to help schools reach their full potential while supporting others along the way.
Our Partnership celebrates individuality, champions continuous improvement, and ensures every child thrives. With a strong focus on school-led professional development and leadership, we’re committed to growing exceptional teachers and inspirational leaders.
Together, we make every day count.
About the Role:
We are looking for a Class Teacher who brings strong classroom practice and a commitment to high-quality teaching and learning. This role is ideal for a teacher with strong, proven classroom practice and the ability to establish a calm, purposeful, and inclusive learning environment. You’ll bring a thoughtful, proactive approach to classroom management and be confident in using a range of positive strategies to support and promote excellent behaviour for learning.
A clear understanding of inclusive teaching is essential. You’ll be adept at identifying and addressing diverse needs within your class, including children with SEND. You will work closely with colleagues, support staff, and families to ensure that all children are fully included, supported, and challenged in their learning journey.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons that cater to the diverse needs of all children in the class
- Create a stimulating and supportive learning environment that fosters children's curiosity and enthusiasm for learning
- Assess and track progress, providing feedback to support their ongoing development
- Foster a positive classroom culture that promotes respect, inclusion, and positive behaviour management
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the curriculum and share best practices for teaching and learning
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or is working towards
- Delights in being with children and puts their wellness first
- Has strong behaviour management strategies and a calm, consistent approach to classroom routines
- Has the ability to make learning fun, engaging, and challenging for all learners
- Brings fresh ideas and is eager to share and collaborate with colleagues
- Values every member of the school community and contributes positively to a team culture
- Is reflective of our values, professional, resilient, and always ready to go the extra mile with enthusiasm!
We Can Offer You:
- A commitment to people across our partnership, underpinned by our people principles: adaptability, wellness, recognising achievement, employee voice and engagement, professional development and growth, inclusivity, and collaboration.
- Access to extensive, high-quality CPL at every stage of your career, including opportunities to grow as a leader.
- The opportunity to progress across the partnership, realising your career ambitions.
- Access to an employee assistance programme that offers specialist support, including counselling, financial support, and legal advice.
- A fantastic working environment, with a team that works together for the benefit of the children in our schools.
Application Details:
Visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office team to arrange a visit.
Early application is strongly encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview and recruit before the closing date.
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.