Classroom Teacher
(initially in EYFS/Y1)
Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale (depending on experience)
Permanent / Full Time
Desford Community Primary School is a two-form entry primary school with just under 400 children currently on roll and we are delighted to be part of the LiFE Multi Academy Trust. Our aim is for all our children to grow into kind, respectful, citizens. We place a high emphasis on teamwork, collaborative working and clear leadership that is committed to do whatever it takes to improve pupil outcomes.
We are seeking a highly motivated professional to join our staff team as a class teacher initially in EYFS/Y1. The EYFS phase is led by a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) who also teaches within that phase. We believe that authentic leaders also have a class responsibility to ensure that they are able to ‘walk the walk’ and provide the best support possible for our staff team. This post also includes the leadership of a national curriculum subject. You will be supported and coached to develop this subject area, create an action plan that aligns with the schools current development priorities, and carry out monitoring and evaluation of your subject to ensure high standards of inclusive teaching and learning are maintained across the school. This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious, hard-working and energised teacher who is passionate about developing within the supportive culture that our school and the LiFE MAT offers.
As a hard-working and skilled teacher, you will join an EYFS/Y1 phase team that is committed to ensuring that the school works towards our vision of growing kind, respectful citizens within a culture of high expectations.
We are looking for candidates who:
• Have high aspirations for all children and a desire to raise standards for all children.
• Have a compassionate and caring approach to working with children, parents and colleagues.
• Can demonstrate success as a classroom teacher that can be evidenced across a sustained period of time.
• Can demonstrate an understanding of, and belief in, effective, trauma informed behaviour strategies.
• Are committed to achieving the highest standards in teaching and learning, promoting high expectations and a culture of excellence within the school.
• Possess good communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with all members of the school community and stakeholders.
• Are Looking to work in a positive and cheerful environment/classroom.
• Have satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS/Barring by Association clearance.
• Have declared the need for reasonable adjustments due to disability or health conditions.
• Have a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
We can offer you:
• Enthusiastic and friendly children who are well behaved and eager to learn.
• A hard-working team of people who are committed to providing the best education for our children.
• Support and encouragement for your continued professional development.
• A newly established coaching culture that shapes the ethos for personal improvement.
• An established, successful and supportive school with good levels of attainment.
• Strong and supportive Head and Senior Leadership Team and wider support and development groups as part of the LiFE Multi Academy Trust.
• A developing and flexible curriculum and an environment that welcomes innovation and new ideas.
• Opportunities for career development and progression within the school and wider LiFE Multi Academy Trust.
How to Apply:
• The application form is available to complete on the eTeach website. To apply, please complete the online application form, together with a covering letter, outlining your suitability for the role and demonstrating how you satisfy the qualifications and experience detailed within the person specification.
• Please complete you application via the eTeach website by 9am on Tuesday 13th May 2025.
• Further details will be sent to shortlisted candidates ahead of the interview. Interviews and tasks will be held on Friday 16th May 2025.