Class Teacher

Derby Diocesan Academy Trust; Duffield, Derby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional Church of England Primary School is seeking a passionate Class Teacher to join their dedicated team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for newly qualified teachers to thrive in a supportive environment. The school values holistic development and aims to nurture every child's potential. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced colleagues, uphold the school's Christian ethos, and engage positively with the school community. If you're ready to inspire young minds and contribute to a collaborative culture, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Leadership Team

Friendly Staff Community

Engaged and Respectful Students

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to providing quality education.
• Ability to engage positively with parents and the community.

Responsibilities

• Uphold high standards of excellence for every pupil.
• Provide exemplary provision to support children's learning.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Development

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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Job outline

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William Gilbert is an exceptional Church of England Primary School, where differences between people are nurtured and valued. Our school community is committed to providing high quality education and holistic development for every child. We are proud of our supportive and collaborative culture, which enables both staff and pupils to flourish. We are located in the large village of Duffield, five miles north of Derby, in the picturesque world heritage site of the Derwent Valley with the Peak District on our doorstep.
We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Early Career Teacher (ECT) to join our dedicated team. Applications from teachers who have recently completed their ECT induction period are also welcome. This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified teacher to begin their career in a supportive and dynamic setting. The successful candidate will have a strong commitment to providing the best possible education for our pupils, will work closely with experienced colleagues to develop their teaching practice, and will be supportive of the Christian ethos of our school.
Ideally we are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner to work in KS2. However, we will consider the experience and skills of the teacher and have the flexibility to negotiate the key stage for the right candidate.
We are looking for dedicated individuals who will:

• Uphold and inspire the highest standards of excellence and achievement for every pupil

We require a staff member who will:

• Care for and nurture our children
• Engage positively with parents/carers
• Be fully supportive of our school ethos
• Fully adopt and adhere to William Gilbert policies and practices
• Provide exemplary provision to support and enrich children’s learning experiences
• Join in the wider life of our wonderful school community

We can offer you:

• Well behaved, respectful children who delight in learning and are happy coming to school
• On-going development opportunities, to challenge and support you professionally
• A supportive senior leadership team, committed to your success
• A dedicated, friendly school staff, committed to school improvement
• Supportive governors, parents and parish community
• A strong Christian ethos, which is welcoming to all faiths or none

The staff at William Gilbert are a committed and collegial school team, who are well supported by the Senior School Leaders and Governors. Throughout the school we have the pleasure of engaged children – who demonstrate excellent learning attitudes – and families, who are committed to working in partnership with us.
Our website – www.williamgilbertend.derbyshire.sch.uk gives a flavour of the life and work at our school. If you think that you would like to be part of William Gilbert School and are excited by the opportunities that a Class Teacher role would offer, we would very much welcome your application.
Applications from both ECTs and those in the early stages of their career are welcome.
We warmly welcome visits to our school at any time, however, to help with candidates applying for this vacancy we are opening the school to visitors on:-
- Monday 19^th May between 9:30am and 11:30 or 1:30pm – 3:00pm
- Tuesday 20^th May 2025 9:30am and 11:30 or 1:30pm – 3:00pm
- Thursday 22^nd May 9:30am and 11:30 or 1:30pm – 3:00pm
If you wish to come to see our school, please book a place on one of these dates by ringing 01332 840395 and speaking to Mrs Manners.
We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms. The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 25^th May. We plan on telling candidates that they have been shortlisted for interview by Wednesday 4^th June. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 12^th June. Please ensure that you regularly check your emails during this period to see if you have been invited for interview.
If you have not heard from us by Thursday 13^th June, please feel free to contact the school so we can give you feedback as to why you unfortunately have not been successful this time, to help you with future applications.
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Application information

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DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.
DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width="1/3"]
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