Class teacher (Primary)

Burbage Primary School, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9AE

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  20 April 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: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) Main Pay Scale

Class teacher (Primary) job summary

The children, staff and governors of our successful school are seeking to appoint a full-time class teacher to join our enthusiastic, dedicated and motivated team. The post is initially for a fixed term (one academic year) with the possibility of becoming permanent in the future (subject to staffing review). Full details of the year group are to be confirmed and applications are welcome from candidates with interest or experience across the primary phase.

At Burbage Primary School we want our pupils to grow up as happy and kind young people with empathy for all. We want our school to be a safe and supportive place where children develop resilience and independence. We want to inspire a lifelong love of learning and to nurture individuality. We want all of our children to have self-belief and aspiration, regardless of their background, ability or need. We want there to be a strong partnership between school, families and the wider community. We are all dedicated to working together to achieve this vision for our school.

We are a proud member of The Embark Federation, a growing Multi-Academy Trust across Derbyshire https://www.embarkfederation.com/ having joined in late 2025. The core beliefs of the Federation are Family, Integrity, Teamwork and Success and we are looking for someone that shares these values with us. The Trust is committed to growing the careers of our staff through highly effective professional development.

The successful candidate will work within our supportive team to plan and deliver a curriculum that ensures all of our pupils reach their full potential. In return we offer you the chance to:

• Teach great pupils
• Enjoy a welcoming and warm environment
• Access excellent CPD opportunities within school and through the Embark Trust
• Have the support and challenge of a strong Governing Body

We are looking for a teacher who:

Wants the very best for all children.

Has a desire to raise standards for all through their classroom practice.

Is a creative, enthusiastic and reflective practitioner.

Is committed to the schools’ journey and wants an opportunity to develop their professional skills.

Is excited by, and committed to, developing learning in the whole school.

Has a good understanding of assessment and is able to demonstrate accurate identification of ‘next steps’ in learning.

Works well as a team member and has a personality that allows them to establish good relationships with everyone.

Understands that learning occurs both in and outside of school and the classroom.

The successful candidate will have high expectations of themselves and our children, both academically and personally.

Applications from experienced teachers, from ECTs or recently qualified teachers are warmly welcomed. Prospective candidates are actively encouraged and welcomed to visit the school by arrangement with the school office.

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.

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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 Burbage Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 350 pupils
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Burbage Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/burbage-primary-school-sk17-9ae

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