Class Teacher

Contract: Fixed term contract until August 2027. Possibility of extension to contract, dependant on operational needs of the school.

Hours: Part-time (08:30 – 1pm Monday to Friday).

Salary: Teachers Main Scale (M1 £32,916 - M6 £45,352 FTE) pro-rata for part time/term time.

Location: St Chad’s C of E Nursery & Infant, Gordon Road, Derby DE23 6WR.

Age Range: 2 – 7 years. NOR: 120 plus AM/PM Nursery (52 3YO and 16 2YO FS1).

Start Date: As soon as possible.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Governors to appoint an experienced and committed teacher to join our friendly school family. The successful candidate will initially be based within our nurturing Early Years Foundation Stage, working alongside our dedicated Nursery team. This is a wonderful opportunity for the right candidate to make a real difference to the lives of our youngest children as they begin their learning journey within our caring school community.

As an infant school, all teaching staff are employed as teachers of the school, and future deployment may be across Nursery, Reception, Year 1 or Year 2, depending on the needs of the school.

The ideal candidate:

• has a passion for Early Years and is excited to work within an Early Years unit;
• has bags of enthusiasm and initiative and fresh ideas to share;
• has excellent knowledge of children’s early education and can implement this to provide excellent provision to support and enrich children’s learning experiences in the EYFS;
• aims high for all children, regardless of their background or starting points;
• 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 genuinely warm-hearted and will sprinkle kindness and love like confetti.

St Chad’s is a small school with a big heart. 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’s core values of love, friendship, compassion and respect sit at the heart of our school community and underpin every aspect of school life.

As an infant school, we recognise that a child's experiences between birth and age five have a major impact on their future life chances, which is why we are fully committed to giving every child in our care the best possible start to their learning journey through school. Our Nursery is a valued part of our Early Years provision, offering children a nurturing, stimulating and inspiring environment in which to learn and grow.

We offer:

• amazing children who will fill your heart with joy every single day;
• a team of dedicated and experienced Early Years professionals, including a designated HLTS based with our Nursery children;
• a welcoming, spacious and well-resourced Foundation Stage unit (both inside and outside);
• a family-orientated and calm working environment;
• the opportunity to implement your own ideas alongside a group of enthusiastic Early Years professionals;
• a supportive senior leadership team, committed to your success;
• dedicated and friendly staff, committed to school improvement.

We are a proud member of the Derby Diocesan Multi Academy Trust (DDAT) and benefit from a wide range of opportunities, including partnership working, school improvement and CPD.

Application information:

All applications must be made on the attached DDAT application forms. Please email your completed application forms to head@stchads.derby.sch.uk. Please do not apply via the Derby City Council website. Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 16th September 2026 (application forms received after the closing date will not be accepted). Interviews scheduled to take place week commencing 21st September 2026.

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, 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.