Derby city council
Experienced Teacher
Job Description
Location: Alvaston Infant and Nursery School
Hours: 32.5 hours a week, term time only
Contract type: Fixed term until August 2026 with a view to becoming permanent
Alvaston Infant and Nursery School wishes to appoint an Experienced Teacher who expects the highest standards of children within their care. The successful candidate will have a good depth of knowledge about the KS1 and the Early Years curriculum and depending on skill set would become the teacher of a EYFS or KS1 class.
Teaching posts at our school do not come around often but, we are a forward thinking school who are constantly adapting to the meet the evolving needs of our children whilst ensuring the wellbeing and workload of our staff are never compromised. Our school is a happy place whereby everyone is treasured and whereby every member of our school family is supported to be the very best versions of themselves. The successful candidate will be joining a team that places relationships at the heart of all that we do – they bind us together. Everyone in our thriving school is valued and everyone is heard. We are determined to ensure that every child, family and staff member within our school community gets the very best.
- Is a champion for every child – they will never give up.
• Enjoys working with young children and whole-heartedly believes in the school’s ethos and vision. • Has exceptionally high standards of themselves, other professionals and children in their care.
- Has a nurturing, caring attitude towards children and all members of our school family.
- Understands the need to keep our children safe at all times and is aware of policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security and confidentiality.
- Gets to know children as both people and as learners. They will have unconditional positive regard for children.
- Is able to work under the direct instruction of a teacher/senior staff member to support learning for pupils.
- Oozes positivity and enjoys working collaboratively and professionally with others – we love a good debate in order to advance our learning and secure the best outcomes to move forward.
- Is aware of the diversity of our pupils and can ensure all have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
- Has a very high standard of written and spoken English.
- Is committed to professional development and carrying out their own research.
- Has an outstanding knowledge of child development and how children learn within EYFS and/or KS1.
- Can teach highly effectively.
- Is an excellent communicator.
- Takes time to build and nurture relationships with every member of our school community.
- Is able to share their learning with others and who, in turn, is eager to learn from others.
• Can prioritise workload and who can record information clearly and accurately. • Is committed to sharing their views regarding educational topics.
- Can evidence successful leadership of a subject.
- Kind and sociable children who care about themselves and others around them – they will inspire you to be your best!
- Happy and dedicated staff who are committed to the children and each other. As a result, they work extremely closely, care for one another and support every member of our school family to be the best that they can be.
- Friendly families, with huge hearts and a passion for learning.
- A supportive, knowledgeable Governing Body, who are fully immersed in school life and who will always make time to listen.
- Excellent opportunities for you to develop professionally, through the close supervision and mentoring of our talented staff.
- The chance to be a part of a very special team who recognise that everyone has a part to play in our journey to achieve the very best for our school and the community that we serve.
However, nothing on paper will ever come close to the feeling you get when you walk through our school doors! The walls ‘hug’ you and you never want to leave! Don’t take our word for it, come and see for yourself – we would love to welcome you and for you get a snapshot of what it feels like to work in such a special place!
Please contact the school office on 01332 571704 in order to arrange a school visit and we will gladly show you around!
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To comply with safer recruitment and our own rigorous policies and procedures, we will complete all actions to ensure that any potential candidates are suitable to work with children. An Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service disclosure will be sought from the successful candidate, prior to them starting the position. Please ensure that you have read our Child Protection Policy and Privacy Notices, attached to the job advert.
We are an equal opportunities employer and love to celebrate how diverse our school is. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates from every race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
If you are interested in applying for this post, please fill in the application form, attached and enclose with a covering letter of no more than 1,500 words, documenting your experience and how you are the perfect ‘piece’ to our jigsaw (making reference to the job advert and person specification). Please address all applications for the attention of Mrs M Peach, and hand in to the school office or email completed forms to head@alvastoni.derby.sch.uk. If you have not hear from us by 27th January 2025, please presume on this occasion you have been unsuccessful in obtaining an interview.
The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 24 January 2025 at 12 noon. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
Interviews will be held Friday 30 January 2025.