38 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026 (or earlier if available)

  • Closing date

    17 April 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    10 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Full time: Monday - Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Teacher Main Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Plan and deliver engaging, child-centred learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework.
  • Foster a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and inspired to achieve their potential.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and families to ensure the best outcomes for children.
  • Assess, track, and celebrate children’s progress, ensuring learning is personalised and purposeful.

About You:

  • A qualified teacher (QTS essential) with proven experience in Early Years Foundation Stage.
  • A reflective practitioner with a genuine passion for child development and early education.
  • Skilled at building strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
  • Committed to inclusion, creativity, and continuous professional growth.
  • Energetic, flexible, and eager to contribute to a supportive, community-focused team.

What the school offers its staff

At Pear Tree Infant & Nursery school we offer:

  • A school that values creativity and celebrates individuality.
  • A supportive, collaborative team that prioritises staff and pupil wellbeing.
  • Regular wellbeing initiatives for staff and children.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth.
  • A community of passionate educators who love making a difference — and have fun doing it.
  • A school that will host a brand-new purpose-built school building.

Exciting Opportunity Ahead!

From September 2026, our staff and children will be working in a brand-new, purpose-built school building, designed to enhance learning, creativity, and wellbeing. This state-of-the-art environment will provide modern classrooms, inspiring learning spaces, and facilities that support our commitment to high-quality education for every child.

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 school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; therefore all positions are offered subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and references confirming your suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

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

About Pear Tree Infant School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 7
Education phase
Primary school
School size
257 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 7
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01332 767244

At Pear Tree Infant and Walbrook Nursery Schools we pride ourselves as being a vibrant and diverse community that works closely with parents as partners. We are passionate in promoting an ethos of mutual respect and high expectations for all children. We ensure that learning is fun, active and challenging.

Arranging a visit to Pear Tree Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.foxton@peartreei.derby.sch.uk.

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