Class Teacher
Kensington Junior Academy, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5PAThis job expired on 13 February 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
13 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
30 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)
Class Teacher job summary
We are looking for creative and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our team here at Kensington Junior Academy. We need professionals who are committed to providing a creative curriculum which supports all children to learn effectively. Everyone who visits us comments on the calm atmosphere, the enthusiasm our children have for learning and the great sense of team amongst staff and children alike.
Why Us?
You’ll be joining us at a very exciting time. In January 2026, two strong Trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, came together to form Tapestry Learning Partnership. This new chapter brings incredible opportunities for collaboration and growth. Tapestry’s vision is for every child to succeed and flourish by providing an exceptional educational experience.
We believe in the power of education to transform lives and are proud of our strong sense of community, our commitment to inclusion, and our culture of high expectations. As part of Tapestry Learning Partnership, you’ll benefit from:
A supportive network of like-minded professionals who share a clear vision and values.
High-quality, ongoing professional development for you and your team.
A passionate, committed wider team focused on:
Achieving the highest academic outcomes for all pupils.
Driving social change through education.
Providing exceptional pastoral care and enrichment opportunities.
Bespoke support from the Trust’s central team, tailored to your school’s needs.
Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school that is excited about its future.
For further information, please see the attached candidate pack. Visits to the academy are encouraged! If you wish to arrange a visit, discover more about this exciting opportunity, need any further information or you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact us to arrange a convenient date.
For further details about the Academy and Tapestry Learning Partnership, please view our careers pages on MyNewTerm.
Please note this role is fixed-term until August 2026.
Further information about the job
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.
About Kensington Junior Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 182 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kensington Junior Academy website
School location
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