Closing date: 26 April 2026
Start date: 1 September 2026
The Local Trust Committee of St Giles C of E Primary School are looking to appoint an experienced and inspirational teacher to lead our Foundation Stage unit of two Reception classes (with 45 PAN). Depending on suitability and aspirations, the post may also include being part of the Senior Leadership Team; this is not a requirement of the role, but will be explored at interview. The successful applicant will:
Responsibilities
* Be an excellent Early Years teacher with experience across the Infant age range.
* Have the ability and skills to lead the development of our Foundation Stage, including leading a team of two classes and associated TA support.
* Have a clear vision for how to plan, implement and sustain a vibrant provision for EYFS including securing strong outcomes for all pupils.
* Have a track record of experience in school improvement, monitoring and self-evaluation.
* Have a strong commitment to working in partnership with our Academy Trust, Local Trust Committee, parents and the community.
Benefits
* Wonderful children who love to learn and love coming to school,
* On-going development opportunities, to challenge and support you professionally, well supported by our trust
* A dedicated senior leadership team with high expectations, fully committed to your success
* A friendly and skilled school‑staff, committed to high standards, supportive Local Trust Committee, parents and community.
* A strong Christian ethos, which is welcoming to all sections and faiths in our community.
We are proud to be part of Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT). This offers many opportunities to collaborate with other schools and very high-quality support from DDAT in all areas.
Our school is a very caring, welcoming place with high academic standards, good behaviour from children and supportive parents. We are looking for someone with a positive, out‑going, nurturing approach, who is creative and firmly focused on providing a fantastic start to children’s experience of school in every way. The successful applicant will be supportive of our Christian ethos. Please visit our website for further information about the school at www.stgilesprimary.org.uk.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged - please contact the School on 0114 2482825.
Application Process
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.
Please only complete the DDAT Teacher application form and DDAT monitoring form attached with this advert. Unfortunately, other application forms or CVs will not be accepted. Send these, along with a covering letter to mloader@stgilesprimary.org.uk by the closing date.
Equality and Safeguarding
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, completion of a probationary period, 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 as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
Provisional Interview Date
Week commencing 4 May 2026
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