Class teacher

Hallam Fields Junior School, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 4DB

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 May 2026

• Closing date

  22 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS 32,916 to 45,352 per annum / UPS £47,472 - £51,048 per annum
• Pay scale: M1 to UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, caring and enthusiastic teacher with effect from May 2026 to join our happy and welcoming team at Hallam Fields.

We would like to know what you can offer Hallam Fields and are after someone who can add to our existing team. Please let us know your interests and what strengths or passions you can bring to our school. Applications from experienced teachers are welcomed.

You should:

• Be a creative practitioner
• Have high expectations for all children
• Have a caring nature to see all children thrive
• Help children to become resilient learners
• Have experience of working in KS2
• Have the ability to work well with colleagues
• Have energy and drive to make a difference

We continue to develop as a school to the ever-changing needs of our children. Our children need care and understanding of their needs to be able to access learning, and we require staff who want to make a real difference to our children, and see the rewards.

We would welcome any encourage visits to the school. Please contact the school office to make an appointment. You will also find out lots of information about the school and get a feel of what we do by looking on the school website www.hallamfields.derbyshire.sch.uk

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 23 February 2026

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

What the school offers its staff

You will be working alongside a parallel class with opportunties for professional development and sharing of workload.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Job Description.pdf - 112 KB (opens in new tab)

Person specification for class teacher.pdf - 62.9 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hallam Fields Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 215 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hallam Fields Junior School website
• Email address: davidbrown@hallamfields.derbyshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0115 9322568
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hallam-fields-junior-school

We are a 2 Form entry junior school in Ilkeston, with fabulous grounds and facilities. We have a dedicated Thrive room and have Forest Schools sessions each week for every class.
We'd love to show you around to get the best feel for the school and to see if we are the right place for you to work and help children thrive. Please contact the office to make an appointment.

Arranging a visit to Hallam Fields Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email davidbrown@hallamfields.derbyshire.sch.uk.

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