Class Teacher - ECT

Donisthorpe Primary School, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 7QF

36 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  25 February 2026

• Closing date

  8 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 February 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 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MAIN SCALE

Class Teacher - ECT job summary

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Class Teacher - ECT

Main Pay Scale

Part Time – 3 days per week (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)

Permanent

REQUIRED TO START: 19th August 2026

Closing date: Wednesday 8th April

Interview: Tuesday 28th April

We are seeking a teacher to join our friendly and enthusiastic teaching team. We require an innovative and enthusiastic teacher who can join our team on our school’s continuing journey to success.

Everyone in the school is committed to ensuring that our children have the best possible education and are keen to continue to develop opportunities for our children to thrive.

We would welcome applications from prospective candidates who;

• Are committed to school improvement and raising levels of pupil achievement

• Are able to lead and inspire children

• Have excellent subject knowledge in English, Maths, Science and the wider curriculum

• Have flexibility and adaptability in their teaching

• Are determined to ensure that the school is an exciting place for pupils to learn

• Committed to working effectively with parents and the community

Our strengths include;

• Passionate staff with a great team spirit

• Children who are a delight to teach and enjoy learning

• Committed and supportive Governing Body

• Strong links and partnerships with local schools and the wider learning community.

If you would like to be a valued member of Donsithorpe Primary School, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please apply through Eteach but if you have any questions please contact our Office Manager Janette Webb

office:@donisthorpe.leics.sch.uk

All Donsithorpe staff must have Enhanced DBS clearance before commencing work. Two references, including one from most recent employer will be required. Pre-employment checks including appropriate online checks will also be carried out prior to interview.

The Symphony Learning Trust is an inclusive employer committed to safeguarding

and promoting the welfare of children.

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 Donisthorpe Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Donisthorpe Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/donisthorpe-primary-school-swadlincote

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