Class Teacher - Enhance Resource Facility

Springfield Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 7AB

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  16 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 May 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS or UPS
• Additional allowances:

  SEN allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an excellent teacher to work with our small and nurturing ERF classes. This teacher will:

1. Have excellent knowledge and understanding of SEND, alongside the unshakeable belief that all

children can be successful in their learning when their needs are fully met

2. Have a calm and positive disposition, able to build effective relationships with children, parents andcolleagues

3. be skilled in adapting and scaffolding learning, ensuring that all children are engaged and supported

4. be a reflective practitioner, who strives to strives to ensure that all children’s needs are fully met

5. Shows a high level of skill in classroom organisation and behaviour management

6. Is an effective team player with excellent communication skills

The successful candidate will have the exciting and unique opportunity to be part of our growing ERF team,making a real difference to the lives of children and families in Derby City. There will also be the opportunityto further develop your skills, knowledge and practice through coaching and support from experienced ERFcolleagues, alongside a range of CPD.

What the school offers its staff

Workplace  

Springfield offers free on-site secure parking and safe cycle storage. 

We have a warm and friendly staffroom where you can help yourself to tea, coffee and whatever you need to brew the perfect cuppa at no cost to you.  

A long service award for employees who have reached the goal of 25 years’ service across one or more of our schools. 

Wellbeing  

Occupational sick pay: For those times when you are not well enough to be with us, we provide occupational sick pay to help you financially.  

Eye care and Flu jabs: As a valued employee, you can claim reimbursement for an eye test for regular Visual Display Users (as defined by HSE), claims are limited to one claim per 12-month period.  

Occupational health: We work with an occupational health provider to ensure that employees are safe and well in the workplace and that we are providing wellbeing support for employees wherever we can. Counselling and other therapies can also be secured through occupational health for employees where needed. Where our employees are unable to work for health reasons and meet specified criteria, we support applications for ill health retirement under the LGPS and TPS. For further information please visit their website; Home - Schools UK 

Shopping discounts 

Discounts for Teachers, Cycle to Work scheme, Blue Light Card and Uni Days provide a variety of benefits and money saving opportunities for all Springfield employees. 

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to c.goodwin@springfield.odysseyct.org.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Class Teacher ERF Sept 25.docx - 431 KB (opens in new tab)

About Springfield Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 343 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Springfield Primary School website
• Email address: c.goodwin@springfield.odysseyct.org.uk
• Phone number: 01332673846
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/springfield-primary-school-de21-7ab

At Springfield Primary School, inclusion is a key aspect of our whole school ethos. Our Enhanced Resource Facility is an integral part of our school, delivering specially tailored provision within a carefully designed learning environment, for children with complex communication and interaction needs.

This is an extremely exciting time to join our ERF team at Springfield; we are currently in the final stages of planning a significant expansion, which will include a brand new custom designed building, including a bespoke sensory room, three new classrooms and new outdoor play area.

We are, therefore, looking to appoint a teacher, who is committed, dedicated, determined and resilient - an individual who is knowledgeable about SEND and skilled at bringing out the best in all our learners so that
they develop their communication and interaction skills, allowing them to successfully access learning and develop positive friendships with their peers.

Arranging a visit to Springfield Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email c.goodwin@springfield.odysseyct.org.uk.

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