Class Teacher

DDAT; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

DDAT is seeking an enthusiastic and committed primary teacher to join Hardwick Primary, delivering high‑quality lessons for ages 3–11. The post runs as a temp contract to Aug 27, with January 2027 start date, and offers a vibrant, multicultural inner‑city learning environment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate high expectations, engage with English as an additional language, contribute to curriculum development, and work as a proactive member of a friendly team committed to pupils’

Qualifications

• High-quality teaching with high expectations.
• Strong understanding of teaching English as an additional language.
• Innovative and engaging approaches to learning.
• Ability to reflect on and develop own practice and others’ practice.
• Willingness to lead curriculum development and enrichment.
• Proactive, well-organised team player contributing to school success.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons that raise pupil attainment.
• Contribute to development and enrichment of the curriculum.
• Support diverse learners and foster an inclusive environment.
• Collaborate with staff to drive school improvement and impact.

Skills

Excellent teaching

ELT/ESL understanding

Innovative learning approach

Reflective practice

Curriculum development

Team collaboration

Job description

Salary: Experienced teachers and ECT’s are welcome to applyContract: Temp to Aug 27Start date: January 2027Age Range: 3 – 11 yearsNOR: 570 plus 30 FT equivalent FS1

We need an enthusiastic and committed primary teacher who has the knowledge, skills and drive required to make a difference to the lives of children in our community.This is a real opportunity to make your mark and contribute to the development of learning in our school.Hardwick Primary offers an inspiring modern learning environment for children, nurtured by a friendly, enthusiastic, and supportive school team who believe our pupils deserve the best and who consistently strive to make improvements to our outstanding school.We are proud of our school, our pupils, our team, and our achievements and have big plans for the future.Have you the skills and confidence to meet the challenges of this large, ambitious, vibrant, inner-city multicultural school?We are looking to appoint a creative, experienced, and enthusiastic teacher, who:

• Is an excellent teacher, with high expectations and who uses this to deliver engaging learning;
• has a very good understanding of teaching English as an additional language;
• has an innovative and exciting approach to learning;
• has the ability to reflect on and develop their own practice and that of others;
• is willing to play a key role in the development and delivery and enrichment of our curriculum;
• is well organised and proactive team player who will make a positive contribution to our school team;

The successful candidate will enjoy:

• happy and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn.
• working with a friendly, dedicated, and supportive staff team.
• outstanding facilities in our new (PFI) building including the use of a school laptop.
• opportunities to develop leadership skills and a commitment to your professional development.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks.

Application information

Please note that all candidates must have a right to work in the UK in order to be able to work at our Trust. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for international job applicants.

Closing date: Wednesday 11th Nov 2026 at 12 Noon

Interview date: w/c 16th November 2026

Applications are welcomed as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the applications early and interview earlier than the provision interview date.

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).