30 Apr Class Teacher
Job Title: Class Teacher
Location: St Laurence C of E Primary School
Contract Type: Maternity Cover
End date: 31/08/2027 (subject to length of Maternity Leave)
Salary: Main Scale
Weeks per year: 52
Job outline
Maternity Cover (Fixed Term)
October 2026 – August 2027 (Provisional End Date)
St Laurence CofE Primary School
Part of the DDAT Academy.
St Laurence CofE Primary School is seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and effective Key Stage 2 Teacher to provide maternity cover from October 2026, for a fixed term until August 2027 (provisional).
As a welcoming Church of England school within the DDAT Academy, we are proud of our caring ethos, strong Christian values and supportive school community. We are looking for a teacher who shares our commitment to providing high‑quality education and nurturing the whole child.
The successful candidate will:
- Be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour
- Have sound knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum
- Create a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment
- Be reflective, organised and committed to their own professional development
- Work effectively as part of a supportive team
- Support and uphold the Christian ethos of our school
We can offer:
- Friendly, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
- A supportive and dedicated staff team
- Strong leadership and collaborative working across the DDAT Academy
- A positive school ethos where wellbeing and professional growth are valued
ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome to apply.
Safeguarding:
St Laurence CofE Primary School and the DDAT Academy are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
To find out more about the post, visits to the school are strongly encouraged to :see if our school is the place for you. To arrange a visit please contact Mrs Thomasson (Office Manager) on 0115 9728469 to make an appointment
Please also see our school website for lots of information about our school community and classes.
Application information
To apply please submit completed applications forms to jobs@st-laurence.derbyshire.sch.uk by the closing date.
We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms.
Closing Date: 15.05.26
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.
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).
