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Teacher

Cotmanhay Junior School, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8RR

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 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 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months to 31/08/2027
• Pay scale: Main scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

The governors of Cotmanhay Junior School are seeking to appoint an inspirational teacher to their amazing team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in helping the school continue to drive up its social and academic standards.

What the school offers its staff

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and we look forward to impressing you. Please contact us on 0115 932 2011 to book a visit.

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

As a school we are strongly committed to safeguarding all children. This role involves contact with children and you will be engaging in a regulated activity relevant to children. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for all shortlisted candidates. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity related to children. A copy of the school’s Child Protection Policy can be found on the school website. CVs will not be accepted without an official application form.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

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About Cotmanhay Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 284 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cotmanhay Junior School website
• Email address: headteacher@cotmanhay-jun.derbyshire.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0115 932 2011
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cotmanhay-junior-school

Cotmanhay Junior School is a great school.

Situated a short distance from the Peak District National Park and with easy access to both Nottingham and Derby city centres, Cotmanhay Junior School is a caring school that promotes outstanding outcomes. The school is very well resourced, pupil behaviours are good and the school staff dedicate themselves to providing safe, happy learning for everyone, through a creative and exciting curriculum.

Arranging a visit to Cotmanhay Junior School

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

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