Key Stage 2 Class Teacher

Salary details: £ - £

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.

The children, staff and governors of our successful and over-subscribed Junior School are seeking to appoint a 0.4 Teacher to join our enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated team teaching across the school.  At Riddings Junior, we aim to meet the children’s individual needs, offer them exciting learning opportunities and a chance to develop their individual personalities in a caring and motivational learning environment based around our vision of PRIDE. 

We are a proud member of The Embark Federation, a growing Multi-Academy Trust across Derbyshire https://www.embarkfederation.com/ .  The core beliefs of the Federation are Family, Integrity, Teamwork and Success and we are looking for someone that shares these with us. Our Trust is committed to growing the careers of our staff through highly effective professional development. 

The successful candidate will work within our supportive team to plan and deliver our developing curriculum in order to ensure all of our pupils reach their full potential. In return we offer you the chance to;

• teach great pupils,
• enjoy a welcoming and warm environment
• access excellent CPD opportunities within school and through the Federation.
• have the support of an extremely strong Governing Body 

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Wants the very best for all children.
• Has a desire to raise standards for all through their classroom practice.
• Is a creative, enthusiastic and reflective practitioner.
• Is committed to the schools’ journey and wants an opportunity to develop their professional skills across KS2.
• Is excited by, and committed to, developing learning in the whole school.
• Has an understanding of assessment and is able to demonstrate accurate identification of ‘next steps’ in learning.
• Works well as a team member and has a personality that allows them to establish good relationships with everyone.
• Understands that learning occurs both in and outside of school and the classroom.                                                                                     

The successful candidate will have high expectations of themselves and our children, both academically and Personally.                                                                                            

Applications from experienced teachers and those are newer to the profession (with evidence of positive practice), are also warmly welcomed.  Prospective candidates are actively encouraged and welcomed to visit the school by arrangement with the school office. 

Applications must be made through My New Term https://mynewterm.com/jobs/148787/EDV-2025-RJS-93334

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.