Class Teacher

Salary details: £ - £

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Governors to appoint a teacher (currently to be based in Year 6) 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. 

Becoming  Independent  Successful  Honest  Open-Minded  People 

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. Please contact the school (during term time) on telephone 01332 344795 or email admin@bishoplonsdale.derby.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.  

All applications must be made on the DDAT application and monitoring forms. Please email your completed application forms to tbloxham-williams@bishoplonsdale.derby.sch.uk  

 Please do not apply via Derby City Council/Derbyshire County Council websites.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. 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. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.