Class Teacher with phase responsibility for EYFS

Job outline

We are looking for an experienced and committed primary teacher who has the knowledge, skills and understanding to lead Early Years.

The successful candidate will be provided with phase responsibility and will receive dedicated release time to fulfil this role. In the first instance, this will be within EYFS, but in future this could develop to other year groups depending on both experience and needs of the school. This is a real opportunity to make your mark and contribute to the development of learning in our school.

Hardwick Primary offers an inspiring modern learning environment for children, nurtured by a friendly, enthusiastic and supportive school team who believe our pupils deserve the best and who consistently strive to make improvements to our outstanding school. We are proud of our school, our pupils, our team and our achievements and have big plans for the future. Have you the skills and confidence to meet the challenges of this large, ambitious, vibrant, inner-city multicultural school?

We are looking to appoint a creative, experienced and enthusiastic lead teacher who:

• has the vision, interpersonal skills and expertise to lead teaching and learning in Early Years
• is an outstanding teacher, with high expectations and standards and is able to use these to raise standards across a phase
• has a very good understanding of teaching English as an additional language
• has the ability to reflect on and develop their own practice and that of others
• is willing to play a key role in the development, delivery and enrichment of our curriculum
• is a well organised and proactive team player who will make a positive contribution to our school team

The successful candidate will enjoy:

• happy and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
• working with a friendly, dedicated and supportive staff team
• outstanding facilities in our PFI building including the use of a school device
• opportunities to develop leadership skills and a commitment to your professional development

Application information

We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and pre-employment checks. To apply for this post, please complete the ‘Teachers Application Form’ (state on the application form the position you are applying for) and ‘References and Monitoring Form’. Please submit completed applications to admin@hardwick.derby.sch.uk.

Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 18th March 2026. Interview date: week commencing 23rd March 2026. Applicants are invited to visit the school on 10th March at 4pm appointment only – please contact admin@hardwick.derby.sch.uk.

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.

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.