Job Title
Class Teacher
Location
William Gilbert Endowed C of E Primary School & Nursery
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary
Main Pay Scale
Hours per week
32.5
Start Date
1st September 2026
Age Range
4-11
Job Outline
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.
We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Teacher to join our dedicated and supportive team. Applications are welcomed from teachers who have recently completed their ECT induction. The post is ideally based in Key Stage 2, but flexible.
Key Responsibilities and Expectations
- 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 adopts and adheres to school policies and practices.
- Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
- Supports and contributes positively to the Christian ethos.
Benefits
- 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.
Equality and Safeguarding Statement
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, 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 (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).
