Teacher
Melbourne Infant School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE73 8JE22 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
1 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): This is a full time teacher post that could be split between two successful candidates as a job share – please state this preference on your application form.
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 31st August 2027
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main Pay Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
The pupils, staff and Governors of Melbourne Infant School are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, fun, hardworking and motivated Teacher to join our friendly, experienced and dedicated team. The post will start on 1st September 2026 and is a fixed-term contract for one academic year. Our children would love to hear from you if you are warm, friendly, kind and fun!
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a passion for education and inspires pupils
- Demonstrates strong behaviour management strategies
- Has knowledge of the EYFS/ KS1 curriculum, including assessment procedures and is able to support the children to achieve their best.
- An excellent practitioner who will deliver quality-first teaching and learning.
- Is warm and friendly and develops excellent relationships with parents and carers.
- Has a sense of humour and is fun, fully embracing all aspects of school life
- Will embrace our school ethos and add to our brilliant team.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
- An experienced, friendly and supportive staff team.
- A school that values the social and emotional development of children.
- An inclusive school that embraces the wider curriculum.
- CPD and training opportunities.
- A happy environment where all children and staff are encouraged to thrive.
Further information about the job
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.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Melbourne Infant School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 5 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 138 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Melbourne Infant School website
- Email address
- MISemail@melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01332 862325
Arranging a visit to Melbourne Infant School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email MISemail@melbourne-inf.derbyshire.sch.uk.
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