Class Teacher

Kensington Junior Academy, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5PA

27 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  1 May 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 April 2025

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 - 1 year
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,000.00 - £39,330.00 Annually (Actual)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We need teachers who:

• have high expectations for themselves, colleagues and all children
• are committed to providing high quality, creative learning experiences for all
• have excellent communication skills
• have a strong belief in positive behaviour management
• are innovative and creative
• know that we are all learners and are committed to continued professional development
• have a good sense of humour (it helps!)

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer you:

• a professional and supportive team intent on continued improvement for all
• a positive working environment where everyone is valued
• a purposeful environment where good behaviour and good manners are a priority
• high quality professional support and development
• a full day for planning and assessment every week for all class teachers
• a 2 year programme of support if you are an ECT
• real commitment to work-life balance – we remember we are human beings first and teachers second!
• Great trust benefits including: company paid healthcare, travel discounts and excellent training and development opportunities

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 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.

About Kensington Junior Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 202 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kensington Junior Academy website
• Email address: l.gray@kensington.djanogly.org
• Phone number: 0115 9322920
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kensington-junior-academy

Arranging a visit to Kensington Junior Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.gray@kensington.djanogly.org.

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