Class Teacher

Derby Diocesan Academy Trust; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

St Werburgh's Church of England VA Primary School in Derby is seeking a Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) to lead a Year 5/6 cohort. You will join a friendly, supportive team and contribute to a caring school culture that values pupil achievement and wellbeing.

The role requires resilience, strong communication, and a genuine commitment to every child's progress within a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Confident, resilient and warm, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.
• Genuine passion for raising achievement for every child, starting from their point.
• Deep commitment to pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 5/6 class in a maternity cover arrangement.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom culture.
• Collaborate with a Senior Leadership Team and staff.
• Engage parents and carers as partners in learning.

Skills

Confidence

Resilience

Strong communication

Passion for raising achievement

Pupil wellbeing

Job description

Job Title: Class teacher

Location: St Werburgh's Church of England VA Primary School

Contract Type: Maternity cover

End date: 31st August2027

Salary: MPS

Hours per week: Full time

Weeks per year: 39

Start Date: 02.11.26

Age Range: 4-11

NOR: 263

Job outline

Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Y5/6

St Werburgh's Church of England VA Primary School, Spondon, Derby

Starting after October half term

Join a friendly, supportive team at a school where staff and pupils are genuinely valued. We’re looking for a skilled, dedicated and enthusiastic teacher to take on a Y5/6 class of children who are positive, respectful and eager to learn.

What you’ll bring:

• Confidence, resilience and warmth
• Strong communication skills
• A genuine passion for raising achievement for every child, whatever their starting point
• A deep commitment to pupil wellbeing

What you’ll find at St Werburgh's:

• A medium-size, close-knit school of 263 hardworking, respectful and well-behaved children
• Committed, supportive parents
• A Senior Leadership Team and Local Trust Committee who genuinely back their staff
• A clear, shared vision - "life in all its fullness" (John 10:10) - that shapes a caring, purposeful school culture
• A diverse school community: while our ethos is rooted in Christianity, we warmly welcome candidates of all faiths and none who can support this vision

Come and see for yourself

We’d love to show you around. Call the School Office on 01332 673827 or email [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

For an application form and further information please email [e-mail]

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. To apply please submit completed applications forms to [e-mail] by the closing date. We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms. Please note that we will not consider CVs as part of the shortlisting. Applications are invited as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close applications early.

Closing Date: 02.10.26

Provisional Interviews: 07.10.26

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).