Classroom Teacher

Brookside School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic & innovative teacher into a full-time position within our KS2 from September 2026.   The posts will suit ECT applicants. Brookside School is situated just south of Nottingham city in East Leake. We are 15 minutes from West Bridgford, 15 minutes from Clifton and 15 minutes from Loughborough. We offer easy access by bus or by car. Brookside is a successful and welcoming school. We are fortunate in being able to work alongside vibrant, hardworking and wonderfully well-behaved children.   The successful candidate will: • Have high expectations of pupil achievement, pupil behaviour and their personal role within Brookside Primary School • Be ready to embrace new initiatives and school priorities • Have good interpersonal skills and work effectively as part of a team • Have a good knowledge of the curriculum and pupil assessment • Be committed, energetic and hard working • Be caring and sensitive to the needs of all children In return Brookside will offer you: • Wonderful children who are rewarding to teach and who thrive on nurture and positive relationships • Supportive and friendly colleagues who have a shared commitment to our school values and ethos • Experienced Teaching Assistants to support the teaching and learning within your classroom • Professional development, collaboration and support through being a member of Equals Trust • Access to employee health and wellbeing services We are proud of what Ofsted has to say about our school: • A happy, inclusive school where pupils thrive • Exceptional behaviour & personal development • High expectations & outstanding attitudes to learning • Excellent support for pupils with SEND • Parents are overwhelmingly positive And for ECTs: • A proven and successful track record of supporting NQTs throughout their induction year • An experienced induction tutor who will also be one of your teaching colleagues • The opportunity to create further partnerships with NQTs amongst neighbouring schools Visits to school are welcomed. Please email office@brookside.notts.sch.uk or call 01509 820001 to arrange a meeting with the headteacher, Gary Kenny. You can also use these contact details if you have any further questions or would like to discuss any aspect of this position further. Covering Letter: Your covering letter should be no more than 800 words and should clearly state why you are the right person to join our team.The information included will give you a strong idea of the type of teacher our children need. A visit to the school would give you further information to support your application.