Class Teacher

Buxton Junior School, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9DR

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)

Class Teacher job summary

The leaders and governors of Buxton Junior School are excited to share with you an exciting opportunity to join our friendly, well-established team as they seek a compassionate and enthusiastic full-time class teacher in Y5. The post is initially for a fixed term (one academic year) with the possibility of becoming permanent in the future (subject to staffing review). Buxton Junior School is a happy, proud school in the heart of Buxton with amazing grounds which we frequently use for learning and play.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a primary practitioner who demonstrates the following attributes:

• a proactive and vigilant approach to safeguarding
• enthusiasm and the skill to innovate the curriculum, delivering learning in new and engaging ways
• high expectations of all children’s achievements and behaviour, whilst remaining compassionate and supportive
• interpersonal skills which allow for collaboration with the team and good relationships with children and parents

What can we provide?

We believe that Buxton Junior School provides a healthy and positive workplace environment, where staff feel valued and trusted. As part of this culture, we can offer the following:

• friendly and enthusiastic children
• a positive, nurturing atmosphere
• opportunities for professional development within our school and across our growing trust
• happy and supportive staff and leaders
• fantastic grounds with large Forest School area, pond and garden
• healthcare and wellbeing support through our partners, Education Mutual
• employment perks via Embark's benefits and rewards package

What are the details of the post?

This is a full-time role in Y5.

Who should apply?

Our priority is finding the right candidate for the post, so teachers of all experience are warmly encouraged to apply, including ECTs. If you have the qualities we are looking for and are attracted by what we have to offer, we look forward to hearing from you.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed by prior appointment. If you have any questions about the post, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Please view our Facebook page and website for a better understanding of what our day-to-day looks like.

Buxton Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. By applying you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted as part of the shortlisting process.

Buxton Junior School is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

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 Buxton Junior School

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 240 pupils
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Buxton Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/

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