Class Teacher Year 5/6
Beaufort Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6BT13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
26 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Aug 2027
Pay scale
- MPS1 – MPS6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Person Specification – Class Teacher all "essential" unless marked "desirable *"
- Qualifications & Experience
Proven ability as a good or outstanding classroom teacher
Experience in Primary Teaching
Qualified Teacher
Evidence of participation in professional development
- Knowledge & Skills
A knowledge and understanding of a range of teaching styles.
An understanding of the importance of enhancing pupils’ self-esteem.
Knowledge and appreciation of current issues and developments in Education
Knowledge of what constitutes quality first teaching and learning
A clear understanding of behavior management
Communicate clearly both written and verbally
Praise and develop secure behavior management skills
- Curriculum Skills
Very high expectations for the achievement of pupils, staff, and themselves
The ability to monitor and evaluate the teaching and learning environment
A commitment to the improvement of educational standards and results within school
The ability to ensure tasks are completed on time and to seek advice when required
*Be forward looking and be an effective member of the team
Appreciate the importance of extra-curricular activities
Specific Requirements -
Demonstrate a well constructed high standard of application demonstrating grammar, spelling and punctuation
A clear understanding of primary learning and assessment
Ability to form positive relationships with pupils
Knowledge and experience in effective planning and use of assessment and recording
*Evidence of engaging parents in the learning process
An understanding and positive attitude to children with SEND along with skills in making adaptations
Understanding the need to safeguard children and use robust procedures to protect and support them
Knowledge and commitment of Equal Opportunities
Have sensitivity to the diverse social and emotional needs of children
Personal qualities - Enthusiastic, Positive, Hardworking, Flexible, Decisive, Sensitive, Able to use their own initiative
What the school offers its staff
Welcome letter from Kate Beecroft, Head Teacher of Beaufort Primary School
Dear Candidate,
Thank you for showing an interest in the role of Year 5/6 Class Teacher at our school. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to make a difference to our pupils at Beaufort Primary School in Derby. We are looking for a creative teacher who is dynamic and can cope with the occasional bump in the road!
We are looking for a candidate who will strengthen the team, who has good communication skills and will have our children’s best interests at heart.
Our school is part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust. Our Trust is committed to supporting and delivering education of the highest quality across the trust. Here at Odyssey, we share one vision; ‘Our Children Thrive - Our Colleagues Thrive - Our community Thrives.’
Each of our academies is unique and has their own values to provide our children with the opportunities they deserve. At Beaufort, our values are based on our ‘BRAVE’ Curriculum: Brilliant Beaufort Minds, Respectful Relationships, Amazing Attitudes, Varying Vocabulary, Everyone is Equal.
This is a tremendous opportunity to make a difference and to be part of a dynamic and innovative staff team.
We look forward to receiving your application and working with you on your own professional journey to excellence.
Best regards,
Kate Beecroft
Headteacher
Beaufort Primary School
About the school
At Beaufort, we are driven by our ethos of BRAVE, a set of core values that underpin every aspect of our curriculum, teaching and learning and school life. We are committed to getting it right for all, ensuring every child, regardless of their starting point, is empowered to thrive. Together we succeed.
Amazing things happen when you are BRAVE.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children at Beaufort Primary School.
All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks,
scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the School.
On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to
safeguard our children and young people
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Beaufort Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 224 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- s.baird@beaufort.odysseyct.org.uk
At Beaufort Primary School our vision is for every child to become a successful, independent, resilient, lifelong learner and a responsible member of the community, who can achieve and grow in a nurturing and creative environment prepared for our ever-changing world.
The strong sense of a learning community; working together and caring about each other, is felt throughout the school and leads to a commitment by all members to recognise the importance of having a positive impact on their school, local community and beyond.
The aims provide the overall direction in which Beaufort Primary School wishes to move and provide the essential context within which our school vision can develop the curriculum and the ethos of the school can be achieved. They are built on the values and vision and summarise how the vision can be realised.
We develop positive learning relationships with our children and recognise the importance of this. We are proud of our children, staff and school.
Arranging a visit to Beaufort Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.baird@beaufort.odysseyct.org.uk.
School location
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