Teacher

Derby Diocesan Academy Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution seeks a dedicated teacher to join its friendly team at Bishop Lonsdale C of E Primary School. This role offers the chance to engage with Key Stage 1 students in a supportive and inclusive environment. Candidates should aim high for all children and foster positive relationships with students and parents. The position is open on a permanent or temporary basis until the end of the academic year, with ongoing professional development opportunities available.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Friendly staff environment

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified teacher with QTS.
• Experience in Key Stage 1 is preferred.
• Commitment to inclusive education is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver effective and engaging lessons to Key Stage 1.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance teaching methods.
• Build positive relationships with students and parents.

Skills

Effective classroom management

Team player

Engaging learning provision

Building positive relationships

High expectations for all children

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Job Title: Teacher

Hours: 32.5 hours

Contract Type: Fulltime, Temporary/Permanent

Salary: Teachers Main Scale 1 - 6 (£32,916- £45,352)

Start Date: Easter 2026 or earlier if possible

Location: Bishop Lonsdale C of E Primary School and Nursery, St Albans Road, Derby DE22 3HH (Part of a Multi Academy Trust, Derby Diocesan Multi Academy Trust ‘DDAT’)

Job outline

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Governors to appoint a teacher to join our friendly, hardworking school on either a permanent basis or on a temporary basis until the end of the academic year. We are looking for a caring, skilled and hardworking practitioner who is able to work in Key Stage 1. We are looking for someone who:

• aims high for all children, regardless of their background or starting points;
• is able to provide effective and engaging learning and an inclusive classroom;
• is a team player and will effectively work alongside other staff and professionals;
• is willing to go the ‘extra mile’ to build positive relationships with parents and children;
• is able to work as part of the whole school team.

We are an inclusive school and our vision, though distinctively Christian, welcomes and values all faiths and cultures within our diverse school community. Our school vision is: John 10:14 I am the way, the truth and the life.

Our School believes in:

• Enabling everyone to reach their full potential
• Developing a love for learning and a desire to achieve
• Encouraging everyone to become independent and confident, with a belief in themselves
• Embracing Christian values and respecting diversity

Becoming Independent Successful Honest Open-Minded People

We are a proud founding member of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) and benefit from a wide range of opportunities, including partnership working, school improvement and CPD. We can offer you:

• fantastic children who are happy and keen to learn;
• a calm and purposeful working environment;
• a supportive senior leadership team, committed to your success;
• dedicated and friendly staff, committed to school improvement;
• ongoing high-quality professional development opportunities.

Please refer to the enclosed Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.

We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school. Please contact the school (during term time) on telephone [phone] or email [e-mail] to arrange an appointment.

Application information

All applications must be made on the attached DDAT application and monitoring forms. Please email your completed application forms to [e-mail]. Please do not apply via Derby City Council/Derbyshire County Council websites. We reserve the right to close the advertisement early and application forms received after the closing date may not be accepted.

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 for applications: Sunday 4th January 2026 at midnight

Interview date – To be confirmed

Job Description: https://ddat.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/JOB-DESCRIPTION-TEACHER-BISHOP-LONSDALE.docx-1.pdf

Person Specification: https://ddat.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PERSONAL-SPECIFICATION-TEACHER-BISHOP-LONSDALE.docx-1.pdf

Teaching Staff Application Form: https://ddat.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DDAT-TEACHERS-Application-form-May-2025.docx

Monitoring Form: https://ddat.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Monitoring-Form-Sept-2023-1.docx

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).