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KS1 Teacher

Oakwood Infant and Nursery School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE24 0GZ

This job expired on 1 May 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  16 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
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 01 September 2026 to 31 July 2027 initially
• Pay scale: Main Pay Scale M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Oakwood Infant and Nursery School islooking to appoint an excellent, enthusiastic and caring teacher to join our successful team.

This post is initially offered on a full-time fixed-term basis working within one of our Key Stage 1 classes.

This is a great opportunity for someone to undertake a teaching post in our successful school.

We are looking for someone who:

• is able to work within and be an active member of a dedicated and committed team
• can use their enthusiasm to ensure our children have a love for learning and reach their potential
• is open to new ideas and practices that will improve the education and life chances of children in our care
• is committed to developing excellent relationships with parents and the wider community
• has energy, a sense of fun and humour
• is hardworking and has the confidence to contribute new ideas

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you:

• an opportunity to work with our fantastic children
• a warm and caring working environment
• a dedicated and supportive team
• the opportunity to develop your career and interests
• the opportunity to further develop KS1 practice alongside the rest of team

Visits to look around the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed.

Visits are available on Tuesday 28 April from 3:30 pm – please contact the school office on 01332 574192 to book.

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.

To apply, please complete the application form available online together with a supporting letter of application (maximum of 2 x A4 pages).

Please email your completed application form and supporting letter, addressed to Aimie Habgood, Headteacher, to the following email address: admin@oakwoodi.derby.sch.uk

Interviews: To be held during week commencing 11 May 2026

Please note that applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding statement:

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check, underscoring our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 requiring all shortlisted applicants for this post will be required to declare all criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, and bind-overs both spent and unspent in their application, before interview and regardless of the passage of time.

Online searches may be conducted on all shortlisted candidates.

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About Oakwood Infant and Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 305 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oakwood Infant and Nursery School website
• Email address: admin@oakwoodi.derby.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01332 574192
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oakwood-infant-and-nursery-school-derby

A very warm welcome to Oakwood Infant and Nursery School.

Situated in Alvaston within the city of Derby, our school is at the heart of the local community. We have spaces for 270 children between the ages of 4 and 7 within our Infant school and offer a further 39 places for children aged 3-4 years in our Nursery .

We pride ourselves on providing a friendly and creative learning environment which nurtures each individual child. We offer all our children the opportunities to grow in every aspect of their learning and development.

At Oakwood Infant and Nursery School we strive to instil in all our children a love of learning, curiosity about the world around them, self-confidence, independence and a sense of self-worth. This is nurtured in an environment that puts positive relationships at the heart of all we do, while developing learning experiences that are varied and creative.

Oakwood Infant and Nursery School is a truly inclusive, caring and supportive community. This has been recognised through the award of our “Good” judgement from Ofsted (May 2023).

Arranging a visit to Oakwood Infant and Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@oakwoodi.derby.sch.uk.

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