KS1 Teacher

Job description

Location: Markeaton Primary School

Hours: Full-Time

Contract: Permanent

Situated in a lovely urban pocket of Derby, Markeaton Primary School is a two storey Edwardian building filled with happy, polite and conscientious children who are enthusiastic about the world around them. Please see our most recent Ofsted Report on the school website for further insight:

Markeaton Primary School - Ofsted

From January 2027 we are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and innovative KS1 teacher to join our team. This would be a full-time permanent position.

An exceptional candidate will clearly demonstrate:

• A commitment towards children's learning and development.

• A proven track record of highly effective classroom teaching and behaviour management.

• High aspirations for all children and a desire to raise standards.

• High aspirations for themselves and a commitment to professional development.

• An understanding of what high standards look like and how to achieve them.

We Offer:

• A unique opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children.

• A highly skilled team to work with, well-resourced classrooms and a high-quality outdoor learning environment.

• A fantastic community of parents/carers and children who deserve the best.

• High quality support and mentoring to ensure that you succeed.

If you are interested in joining our team, then please download the person specification and job description and complete the application form (with personal statement). Completed application forms should be sent to [email protected]

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and will be available at 4:45pm on:

• Wednesday 4th November

• Tuesday 10th November

The closing date for this vacancy is: Monday 16th November at 12:00pm. Any application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Interviews: Week beginning 23rd November (days to be confirmed)

Please see here for Job Description

Please see here for Person Specification here

Please see here for Application Form