About this role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and knowledgeable teacher who is committed to getting the best outcomes for pupils, if this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you. You will be able to build effective working relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues and will adapt your teaching to meet the needs of all pupils.
This role is fixed term for 1 year starting from 01/09/26 until 31/08/2027
About us
The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary, Arnold is a primary school located in Woodthorpe, Nottingham. We are an Ofsted-rated outstanding school. We are a fantastic place to work because of the wonderful community we serve - children, their families, our staff and wider parish community.
We are part of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, bringing together the 36 Catholic Primary and Secondary schools in Lincolnshire, Nottingham City and Nottinghamshire.
You will:
Be an excellent practitioner. Be a creative, talented, and dynamic teacher who places children at the heart of their teaching. Be forward thinking with a positive attitude and great interpersonal skills. Be willing to support the aims and vision of Catholic Education in school and within the wider trust. Be committed to raising of standards and have a positive approach to behaviour management. Be determined to make school life a positive, rewarding, and enjoyable experience for all. Have excellent interpersonal skills and can work, plan and communicate effectively as part of a friendly and supportive team. What’s in it for you?
A salary of £32,916 - £45,352 per annum (Main Pay Scale) Wonderful students who have a passion for learning and deserve the very best. A team of talented and highly committed staff in a supportive working environment. Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for teachers. Fantastic benefits: Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme.Access to top-tier CPD opportunities tailored to your development. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing emotional, financial, and legal support for you and your family. Exclusive perks: From staff discounts to a Cycle-to-Work scheme, we’ve got you covered! A welcoming community: Work with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a leadership team that values your expertise. Visits are warmly welcomed so you can see for yourself what a warm and welcoming place we are and we encourage you to talk to us to learn more about the role. Please contact Caroline Newson on [email protected] to arrange a visit or to discuss the role further.
You do not need to be a Catholic to work for our Trust and we warmly welcome those of different cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. This includes those of all faiths, the Catholic faith and those without a faith who are supportive of the Trust’s Catholic character and Christian ethos. This diversity is fundamental to our values and enriches the lives of the students within our schools. Our Trust strives to be a supportive, inclusive, caring, and positive community where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from people with a disability or long-term health condition.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks including online searches are required for successful applicants in line with Safer Recruitment Practices.