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Key Stage 2 Teacher

Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0SW

12 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  2 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 October 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: 32.5 hours per week as per the STPCD. School begins at 8.30am and the teaching day ends at 3pm.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Full Time Permanent
• Pay scale: M1-UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our team. Staff at Fairmeadows should be punctual, polite and committed to enriching children's experiences. All teachers at Fairmeadows lead a subject area and are expected to support each other and ensure standards remain high.

We use technology extensively in our teaching, so familiarity and confidence with online platforms is essential.

Staff should prioritise safeguarding and have a pastoral interest in pupils and be confident to report issues to the DSL.

What the school offers its staff

We offer continuous professional development and a strong induction process. Our school provides experiences and chances to grow as a practitioner, investing in staff training and engaging staff to establish their career goals and support them on their journey.

Our governors are committed to wellbeing and we prioritise the needs of staff.

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.

The Year 5 teacher will teach a class of 30 pupils with the support of a single TA and lead the subject area of DT.

Planning follows our own schemes of work and for non-core subjects. We supplement planning with resources such as Hamilton Trust.

Interviews are planned for week beginning 10th November.

Commitment to safeguarding

Fairmeadows is fully committed to the Safeguarding of pupils staff and parents. We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of pupils and all staff are hired subject to satisfactory employment checks a DBS and references.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 209 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School website
• Email address: headteacher@fairmeadows.derbyshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01283211019
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fairmeadows-foundation-primary-school

A one form, friendly Primary School with an attached nursery and high standards. Our 240 pupils get the best of our dedicated and driven staff who are welcoming, professional and kind. We have a high level of disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND who are all treated with equity to ensure equality.

Our caring governing board prioritise staff wellbeing as do our highly compassionate SLT.

Arranging a visit to Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School

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

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