Class Teacher

Bakewell Methodist Academy, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1FR

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary-£6583 to £10209

Class Teacher job summary

We are looking for an excellent teacher who:

Will maintain the exceptionally high standards of teaching and learning established at the school, whilst effectively implementing the most current teaching strategies.

Has a successful record of effective, creative and outstanding teaching.

Has the ability to support and challenge our amazing children, whilst nurturing and meeting their needs and learning behaviours to prepare them for their future learning journey.

Will demonstrate excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Will be an active member of our school team and contribute to the school’s Christian and nurturing ethos.

Will be able to lead a curriculum subject across the school.

Will promote collaboration, partnership and meaningful links with all members of our community.

Is flexible in their approach, open to new ideas and must be a team player who is passionate about teaching.

In return our Trust and its school offers you:

Supportive parents and a welcoming local community

A strong and supportive leadership team with a clear sense of strategic vision

A supportive and highly committed staff with high expectations, who are willing to help each other.

Well resourced, safe and stimulating learning environments

Strong working partnerships within the Trust

Pupils with positive attitudes to learning, who are hardworking, caring and proud to attend their school.

The opportunity to make a difference.

An enthusiastic and supportive Governing Body

The support of a strong and skilled Trust Central Team

Pension scheme

Wellbeing Day

Tech and Cycle salary sacrifice schemes as well as other discount schemes.

Access to Employment Assistance Programme

Access to training opportunities and professional development

Applicants are welcome to come and visit school. Please contact the school to arrange this or if you would like to discuss the role further please contact us on 01629 812389.

Closing date: 19/05/2026

Short listing: 20/05/2026

Observations: 21/05/2026

Interviews: 21/05/2026

The main base for the role will be at Bakewell Methodist Academy.

This post involves working with children, young people or vulnerable adults and is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

This post is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures. Epworth Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

At the Epworth Education Trust we recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children. We work to provide a safe and welcoming environment where children are respected and valued. We are alert to the signs of abuse and neglect and follow our procedures to ensure that children receive effective support, protection and justice. The procedures contained in our Safeguarding Policy apply to all staff, volunteers and governors. Our child protection policy can be read here: ADD LINK

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bakewell Methodist Academy

• School type: Academies, Methodist, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 55 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bakewell Methodist Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bakewell-methodist-junior-school-bakewell

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