Class Teacher

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William Gilbert is an exceptional Church of England Primary School, where differences between people are nurtured and valued, and where children and adults are encouraged to flourish. We are a warm, welcoming and high‑performing school community, committed to providing a rich, engaging and excellent education alongside the holistic development of every child.

Located in the large village of Duffield, just five miles north of Derby, we are fortunate to be set within the beautiful Derwent Valley World Heritage Site, with the Peak District on our doorstep.

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Early Career Teacher to join our dedicated and supportive team. Applications are also welcomed from teachers who have recently completed their ECT induction. This is an excellent opportunity to begin or continue your teaching career in a school that places a strong emphasis on professional growth, collaboration and wellbeing. You will be well supported by experienced colleagues, a caring and approachable senior leadership team, and a culture that values reflection, learning and continuous improvement. You will be encouraged to develop your practice with confidence, knowing that you are part of a team that genuinely looks after one another.

Ideally, the post will be based in Key Stage 2, however we are happy to consider the experience, strengths and interests of the successful candidate and can be flexible for the right person.

We are looking for a dedicated and inspiring teacher who:

• Has high expectations and a commitment to excellence for every pupil
• Creates a nurturing, inclusive and engaging classroom environment
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team

• Fully adopt and adhere to William Gilbert policies and practices

• Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Is supportive of, and contributes positively to, our Christian ethos

In return, we offer:

• Polite, respectful and motivated children who love learning
• A strong culture of professional development and support
• A friendly, committed and highly collegiate staff team
• Supportive governors, parents and parish community
• A welcoming Christian ethos, inclusive of all faiths and none

At William Gilbert, staff wellbeing matters. We value teamwork, kindness and balance, and we are proud of the strong partnerships we share with our families and community.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged.

Our website – www.williamgilbertend.derbyshire.sch.uk gives a flavour of the life and work at our school. If you think that you would like to be part of William Gilbert School and are excited by the opportunities that a Class Teacher role would offer, we would very much welcome your application.

Applications from both ECTs and those in the early stages of their career are welcome.

We warmly welcome visits to our school at any time, however, to help with candidates applying for this vacancy we are opening the school to visitors on:-

• Tuesday 5 May 2026 9.30am or 1.30pm
• Thursday 7 May 2026 9.30am or 1.30pm
• Thursday 14 May 2026 at 4.00pm

If you wish to come to see our school, please book a place on one of these dates by ringing 01332 840395 and speaking to Mrs Manners.

We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms. The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 17 May 2026. We plan on telling candidates that they have been shortlisted for interview by Thursday 21 May 2026. Interviews will be held on Thursday 4 June 2026. Please ensure that you regularly check your emails during this period to see if you have been invited for interview.

If you have not heard from us by Friday 5 June, please feel free to contact the school so we can give you feedback as to why you unfortunately have not been successful this time, to help you with future applications.

Provisional Interview Date: Thursday 4 June 2026

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. 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. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.