Teacher
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 3HH27 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Easter 2026 or earlier if possible
Closing date
4 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
8 December 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers Main Scale 1 - 6 (£32,916- £45,352)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
- aims high for all children, regardless of their background or starting points;
- is able to provide effective and engaging learning and an inclusive classroom;
- is a team player and will effectively work alongside other staff and professionals;
- is willing to go the ‘extra mile’ to build positive relationships with parents and children;
- is able to work as part of the whole school team.
What the school offers its staff
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Governors to appoint a teacher to join our friendly, hardworking school on either a temporary basis until the end of the academic year or on a permanent basis.
We are looking for a caring, skilled and hardworking practitioner who is able to work in Key Stage 1.
We are an inclusive school and our vision, though distinctively Christian, welcomes and values all faiths and cultures within our diverse school community. Our school vision is:
John 10:14 I am the way, the truth and the life.
Our School believes in:
Enabling everyone to reach their full potential,
Developing a love for learning and a desire to achieve,
Encouraging everyone to become independent and confident, with a belief in themselves,
Embracing Christian values and respecting diversity.
Becoming Independent Successful Honest Open-Minded People
We are a proud founding member of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) and benefit from a wide range of opportunities, including partnership working, school improvement and CPD.
We can offer you:
- fantastic children who are happy and keen to learn;
- a calm and purposeful working environment;
- a supportive senior leadership team, committed to your success;
- dedicated and friendly staff, committed to school improvement;
- ongoing high-quality professional development opportunities.
Further information about the job
Please refer to the enclosed Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role.
We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school. Please contact the school (during term time) on telephone 01332 344795 or email admin@bishoplonsdale.derby.sch.uk to arrange an appointment.
All applications must be made on the attached DDAT application and monitoring forms. Please email your completed application forms to tbloxham-williams@bishoplonsdale.derby.sch.uk
Please do not apply via Derby City Council/Derbyshire County Council websites.
We reserve the right to close the advertisement early and application forms received after the closing date may not be accepted.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 4th January 2026 at midnight
Interview date – To be confirmed
DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.
DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, completion of a probationary period, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
Please note that all candidates must have a right to work in the UK in order to be able to work at our Trust. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for international job applicants.
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
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 247 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- tbloxham-williams@bishoplonsdale.derby.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01332 344795
Arranging a visit to Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary School and Nursery
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tbloxham-williams@bishoplonsdale.derby.sch.uk.
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