18 Sep Class Teacher with phase responsibility for EYFS or KS1
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2.1
Hours per week: FT / PT
Start Date: 1st January 2025
Age Range: 3-11 years
NOR: 540 plus 30 FT equivalent FS1
Job outline
We are looking for an experienced and committed primary teacher who has knowledge, skills and understanding of Early Years and KS1. The successful candidate will be provided with phase responsibility for either EYFS or KS1 dependant on both experience and needs of the school.
This is a real opportunity to make your mark and contribute to the development of learning in our school.
Hardwick Primary offers an inspiring modern learning environment for children, nurtured by a friendly, enthusiastic and supportive school team who believe our pupils deserve the best and who consistently strive to make improvements to our outstanding school. We are proud of our school, our pupils, our team and our achievements and have big plans for the future.
Have you the skills and confidence to meet the challenges of this large, ambitious, vibrant, inner-city multicultural school?
We are looking to appoint a creative, experienced and enthusiastic lead teacher who:
- has the vision, interpersonal skills and expertise to lead teaching and learning in Early Years/KS1
- is an outstanding teacher, with high expectations and standards and is able to use these to raise standards across a phase
- has a very good understanding of teaching English as an additional language
- has the ability to reflect on and develop their own practice and that of others
- is willing to play a key role in the development and delivery and enrichment of our curriculum
- is a well organised and proactive team player who will make a positive contribution to our school team.
The successful candidate will enjoy:
- happy and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
- working with a friendly, dedicated and supportive staff team
- outstanding facilities in our PFI building including the use of a school device
- opportunities to develop leadership skills and a commitment to your professional development.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks.
Application information
To apply for this post, please complete the ‘Teachers Application Form’ (state on the application form the position you are applying for) and ‘References and Monitoring Form’. Please submit completed applications to admin@hardwick.derby.sch.uk
Applications are invited as soon as possible; we reserve the right to close applications early.
Closing date: at 12 noon Monday 14th October. Interview date TBC: WC 21st October.
Applicants are invited to visit the school on Thursday 3rd October and Tuesday 8th October at 4pm. Appointment only – please contact admin@hardwick.derby.sch.uk.
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).
