KS1 Class Teacher
Scarcliffe Primary School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S44 6TH11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
November 2026
Closing date
2 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time: 0.6FTE - Part Time - Maternity Cover
Contract type
- Fixed term - Up to one year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1 - UPS3
What skills and experience we're looking for
At Scarcliffe Primary School, everyone strives to be their very best, now and in the future, and we are looking for colleagues who do the same. We are seeking an ambitious, caring and reflective professional to join our Year 1/2 team; someone who shares our belief that every child can succeed, has high expectations for all, and is committed to delivering an inclusive, knowledge-rich education that enables every pupil to flourish.
About you…
The successful candidate will be an ambitious, nurturing and skilled practitioner with a passion for Key Stage 1 education. They will have high expectations for all pupils, a strong understanding of early reading and phonics, and a commitment to ensuring every child develops the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to become a successful lifelong learner.
They will have a secure understanding of the teaching of phonics and early reading, recognising the importance of building strong foundations in literacy. They will use assessment effectively to identify pupils' next steps, provide timely support and challenge, and ensure that all children become confident, fluent readers.
Working as part of a supportive and collaborative team, the successful candidate will deliver a broad, ambitious and knowledge-rich curriculum within a mixed-age Year 1/2 classroom. They will be passionate about providing rich experiences across the wider curriculum that spark curiosity, promote creativity and help children make meaningful connections in their learning. They will create a positive, inclusive and nurturing learning environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to achieve their very best.
This role would suit a reflective practitioner who embraces professional development, values teamwork and is eager to contribute to the wider life of our caring school community.
What the school offers its staff
What we can offer…
At Scarcliffe Primary School we’re proud to be part of Redhill Academy Trust, a community Trust that values and invests in its people. You can expect:
- A warm welcome and thorough induction
- Supportive teams and professional networks
- High-quality CPD through the Redhill Teaching Hub
- Personalised appraisal via our ‘My Contribution’ scheme
- Recognition and celebration of your achievements
Our Trust is a regional leader in teacher training and high-quality professional development, delivered through the DfE designated Redhill Teaching Hub. The Redhill College of Leadership and Development offers excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region.
Explore our full range of staff benefits: Redhill Academy Trust - Why Work For Us?
Why Redhill Academy Trust?
Our mission is simple: Working together to help all our students achieve their best - now and in the future. We’re proud to serve our communities with high-performing academies that transform lives and opportunities. Learn more: Redhill Academy Trust - Mission & Values
Further information about the job
How to apply
Click ‘apply now’ to complete our on-line application form.
Please ensure you include the following in the Additional Information section of the form:
- Your reasons for applying for the role
- Your ideas on effective teaching and learning in KS1
For further details regarding this post please contact the co-headteachers on: headteacher@scarcliffe.org.uk
Visits to the school are highly recommended. Please email the headteacher headteacher@scarcliffe.org.uk or phone 01246823324 to arrange a place.
For information on our recruitment process please visit: Redhill Academy Trust - Recruitment Process
Redhill Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS and child barred list checks, candidate online search and successful references.
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.
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About Scarcliffe Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 89 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- headteacher@scarcliffe.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01246823324
Scarcliffe Pimary School is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regional Teaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.
Arranging a visit to Scarcliffe Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@scarcliffe.org.uk.
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