What skills and experience we're looking for
To be able to effectively use a variety of teaching and organisational styles and resources including ICT
Ability to set high standards and provide a role model for staff and pupils
Ability to use a range of behaviour strategies that promote a positive learning environment that reflects mutual trust and understanding
To have a clear understanding of expected pupil progress
Ability to assess where children are and use this to inform the next steps in their learning, supported by data analysis
Ability to teach pupils on ASD/complex needs and/or behavioural needs
The ability to communicate effectively in a verbal and written form to a range of audiences including children, staff, parents, and other professionals
To use consistently accurate Standard English and correct grammar in all written communication
What the school offers its staff
Pension SchemeCycle Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Further details about the role
Are you passionate about the development and care of children and looking for a brand new challenge?
Oak Grange Nursery and Primary School is a new school in the Boulton Moor/Chellaston area of Derby City. The school opened to nursery and reception children in September 2023 and in September 2025, we will have children in the following year groups:
Nursery
Reception
Year 1
Year 2
Would you like to join us? We have the exciting opportunity to build and create a school where children will be encouraged to be curious, where adults and children alike will create an ethos built on respect and kindness.
Do you align with the school vision of “grow.”
We would expect the candidate to
be child-centred and put children’s best interests at the heart of your teaching.
be an exceptional classroom practitioner; able to engage, motivate and inspire children through a play based curriculum.
have a passion for providing opportunities that enable all children to flourish and grow.
have high aspirations of yourself and others – demonstrating resilience and ambition.
be committed to personal and professional development.
be enthusiastic and the qualities of a strong team member.
embrace challenge and relish the opportunity to grow.
embody core attitudes to learning and to life such as, resilience, responsibility, resourcefulness, reflectiveness and reciprocity and are willing to embed this into your teaching.
In return we will offer you
The opportunity to be part of the Oak Grange staff team, where you will be valued and fully supported by the wider team.
The opportunity of working with a committed, experienced and professional leader and team.
The opportunity to work in brand new surroundings that have been purposefully designed to reflect the ethos of the school.
A commitment to well being
A commitment to opportunities for professional development.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and actively encouraged. By visiting the school prior to applying, you will get a real feel for our school and be able to ask further questions, so please do telephone or email our school office for an appointment – 01332 978681; admin@oakgrange.org
On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' considering the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.