21 Apr Class Teacher
Job Title: Class Teacher
Location: William Gilbert Endowed C of E Primary School & Nursery
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Main Pay Scale
Hours per week: 32.5
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Age Range: 4-11
Job outline
William Gilbert is an exceptional Church of England Primary School, where differences between people are nurtured and valued, and where children and adults are encouraged to flourish. We are a warm, welcoming and high‑performing school community, committed to providing a rich, engaging and excellent education alongside the holistic development of every child.
Located in the large village of Duffield, just five miles north of Derby, we are fortunate to be set within the beautiful Derwent Valley World Heritage Site, with the Peak District on our doorstep.
We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Early Career Teacher to join our dedicated and supportive team. Applications are also welcomed from teachers who have recently completed their ECT induction. This is an excellent opportunity to begin or continue your teaching career in a school that places a strong emphasis on professional growth, collaboration and wellbeing. You will be well supported by experienced colleagues, a caring and approachable senior leadership team, and a culture that values reflection, learning and continuous improvement. You will be encouraged to develop your practice with confidence, knowing that you are part of a team that genuinely looks after one another.
Ideally, the post will be based in Key Stage 2, however we are happy to consider the experience, strengths and interests of the successful candidate and can be flexible for the right person.
We are looking for a dedicated and inspiring teacher who:
- Has high expectations and a commitment to excellence for every pupil
- Creates a nurturing, inclusive and engaging classroom environment
- Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team
- Fully adopt and adhere to William Gilbert policies and practices
- Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
- Is supportive of, and contributes positively to, our Christian ethos
In return, we offer:
- Polite, respectful and motivated children who love learning
- A strong culture of professional development and support
- A friendly, committed and highly collegiate staff team
- Supportive governors, parents and parish community
- A welcoming Christian ethos, inclusive of all faiths and none
At William Gilbert, staff wellbeing matters. We value teamwork, kindness and balance, and we are proud of the strong partnerships we share with our families and community.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.
Our website – www.williamgilbertend.derbyshire.sch.uk gives a flavour of the life and work at our school. If you think that you would like to be part of William Gilbert School and are excited by the opportunities that a Class Teacher role would offer, we would very much welcome your application.
Application information
Applications from both ECTs and those in the early stages of their career are welcome.
We warmly welcome visits to our school at any time, however, to help with candidates applying for this vacancy we are opening the school to visitors on:-
- Tuesday 5th May 2026 9:30am or 1:30pm
- Thursday 7th May 2026 9:30am or 1:30pm
- Thursday 14th May 2026 – 4.00pm
If you wish to come to see our school, please book a place on one of these dates by ringing 01332 840395 and speaking to Mrs Manners.
We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms. The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 17th May 2026. We plan on telling candidates that they have been shortlisted for interview by Thursday 21st May 2026. Interviews will be held on Thursday 4th June 2026. Please ensure that you regularly check your emails during this period to see if you have been invited for interview.
If you have not heard from us by Friday 5th June, please feel free to contact the school so we can give you feedback as to why you unfortunately have not been successful this time, to help you with future applications.
Should you require any other information please visit our website www.williamgilbertend.derbyshire.sch.uk or contact the school directly.
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.
Closing Date: Sunday 17th May 2026
Provisional Interviews: Thursday 4th June 2026.
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).
