What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a hardworking, enthusiastic Teacher with drive and energy to join our popular, diverse and welcoming Primary School in the heart of Derby.
The successful candidate will be an excellent practitioner, with a good understanding of the primary curriculum, and high expectations of achievement, attainment and behaviour.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you:
Children who are rewarding to teach, eager to learn and who thrive on success, nurture and positive relationships
A friendly, welcoming and supportive community who are immensely proud of their school;
A commitment to continued professional development;
A friendly working environment which supports and enhances our vision and ethos;
Employee Assistance Programme
Further details about the role
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 (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
An informal visit to the school is warmly encouraged and recommended. Please contact the school office on 01332 291140, or email jobs@arboretum.derby.sch.uk to register your interest in a visit.
For application details, please see attached, or go to Join Our Team on the Main Menu of our website at: where you will find job details and application forms.
Please complete the DDAT Teacher application form and the Monitoring form (optional), and submit together with a covering letter.
Applications should be emailed to jobs@arboretum.derby.sch.uk. We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms.
Commitment to safeguarding
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.