Teacher

DDAT; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

DDAT is seeking a part-time Nursery teacher for a permanent post at Bishop Lonsdale C of E Primary School and Nursery in Derby. The role is 0.4FTE (13 hours) with school mornings on Mondays and Tuesdays, teaching on the Main Scale 1–6 (£32,916– £45,352).

Immediate start and a commitment to inclusive education are expected. The successful candidate will join a supportive senior leadership team and benefit from ongoing professional development within the Derby Diocesan Multi Academy Trust (DDAT).

Qualifications

• Aims high for all children, regardless of background or starting points.
• Provides effective and engaging learning in an inclusive classroom.
• Team player who collaborates with staff and professionals.
• Willing to go the extra mile to build positive relationships with parents and children.
• Works as part of the whole school team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver learning in Nursery and support classroom routines.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and assess learning.
• Engage with parents to support pupil development.
• Contribute to school improvement and CPD opportunities.

Job description

Location: Bishop Lonsdale C of E Primary School and Nursery, St Albans Road, Derby DE22 3HH (Part of a Multi Academy Trust, Derby Diocesan Multi Academy Trust ‘DDAT’)

Hours: 13 hours (0.4FTE)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Currently Mondays & Tuesdays

Salary: Teachers Main Scale 1 - 6 (£32,916- £45,352)

Start Date: ASAP

Job outline

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Governors to appoint a teacher (currently to be based in Nursery) to join our friendly, hardworking school.We are keen to find someone who:

• aims high for all children, regardless of their background or starting points;
• is able to provide effective and engaging learning and an inclusive classroom;
• is a team player and will effectively work alongside other staff and professionals;
• is willing to go the ‘extra mile’ to build positive relationships with parents and children;
• is able to work as part of the whole school team.

We are an inclusive school and our vision, though distinctively Christian, welcomes and values all faiths and cultures within our diverse school community.

Our School believes in: Enabling everyone to reach their full potential, Developing a love for learning and a desire to achieve, Encouraging everyone to become independent and confident, with a belief in themselves, Embracing Christian values and respecting diversity.

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We are a proud founding member of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) and benefit from a wide range of opportunities, including partnership working, school improvement and CPD.

We can offer you:

• fantastic children who are happy and keen to learn;
• a calm and purposeful working environment;
• a supportive senior leadership team, committed to your success;
• dedicated and friendly staff, committed to school improvement;
• ongoing high-quality professional development opportunities.

Please refer to the enclosed Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role. We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school.

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.

All applications must be made on the DDAT application and monitoring forms.

Please email your completed application forms to [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: 12 October 2026

Interview date: 21 October 2026

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).