Class Teacher

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The children, staff and governors of Whaley Bridge ER Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic teacher to join our team from September 2025. This is a maternity cover position likely to be until May 2025

We are a supportive, caring and dedicated team and staff wellbeing is given a high priority in our happy school. We are looking for a candidate who will bring additional strength to our teaching team, through their excellent classroom practice. Our curriculum is underpinned by three core drivers and we are looking for someone who is able to inspire and demonstrate these values:

Caring and Green

You will demonstrate a kind, nurturing personality, respect for nature and the environment, especially the beautiful High Peak locality in which our school is situated.

Amazing Individuals

Your unique personality will inspire your learners and your colleagues, and will embed you into our school family.

Lifelong Learner

You will be self motivated, ambitious and keen to grow within the role both personally and professionally.

There is flexibility for the post holder to work in KS1 or KS2 depending on their skills or experience; we are looking for an outstanding practitioner with an excellent knowledge of the primary curriculum. 

At Whaley Bridge we are proud of our Enhanced resource provision and this ethos extends throughout our inclusive school. As such, the candidate will have strong inclusive values and ideally an interest in, or experience of, ensuring excellent outcomes for both SEND learners as well as more able learners. 

If you are interested in finding out more about our wonderful school please do not hesitate to get in touch or browse our website. www.whaleybridge.derbyshire.sch.uk  

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed; please call us 01663 732354

Provisional Interview date Friday 16 May

We look forward to receiving your application. 

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.