Class Teacher Year 5/6
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Derby, DE21 6BT |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 13 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 26 Nov 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Person Specification – Class Teacher all "essential" unless marked "desirable *"
- Qualifications & Experience
Proven ability as a good or outstanding classroom teacher
Experience in Primary Teaching
Qualified Teacher
Evidence of participation in professional development
- Knowledge & Skills
A knowledge and understanding of a range of teaching styles.
An understanding of the importance of enhancing pupils’ self-esteem.
Knowledge and appreciation of current issues and developments in Education
Knowledge of what constitutes quality first teaching and learning
A clear understanding of behavior management
Communicate clearly both written and verbally
Praise and develop secure behavior management skills
- Curriculum Skills
Very high expectations for the achievement of pupils, staff, and themselves
The ability to monitor and evaluate the teaching and learning environment
A commitment to the improvement of educational standards and results within school
The ability to ensure tasks are completed on time and to seek advice when required
*Be forward looking and be an effective member of the team
Appreciate the importance of extra-curricular activities
Specific Requirements -
Demonstrate a well constructed high standard of application demonstrating grammar, spelling and punctuation
A clear understanding of primary learning and assessment
Ability to form positive relationships with pupils
Knowledge and experience in effective planning and use of assessment and recording
*Evidence of engaging parents in the learning process
An understanding and positive attitude to children with SEND along with skills in making adaptations
Understanding the need to safeguard children and use robust procedures to protect and support them
Knowledge and commitment of Equal Opportunities
Have sensitivity to the diverse social and emotional needs of children
Personal qualities - Enthusiastic, Positive, Hardworking, Flexible, Decisive, Sensitive, Able to use their own initiative
What the school offers its staff
Welcome letter from Kate Beecroft, Head Teacher of Beaufort Primary School
Dear Candidate,
Thank you for showing an interest in the role of Year 5/6 Class Teacher at our school. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to make a difference to our pupils at Beaufort Primary School in Derby. We are looking for a creative teacher who is dynamic and can cope with the occasional bump in the road!
We are looking for a candidate who will strengthen the team, who has good communication skills and will have our children’s best interests at heart.
Our school is part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust. Our Trust is committed to supporting and delivering education of the highest quality across the trust. Here at Odyssey, we share one vision; ‘Our Children Thrive - Our Colleagues Thrive - Our community Thrives.’
Each of our academies is unique and has their own values to provide our children with the opportunities they deserve. At Beaufort, our values are based on our ‘BRAVE’ Curriculum: Brilliant Beaufort Minds, Respectful Relationships, Amazing Attitudes, Varying Vocabulary, Everyone is Equal.
This is a tremendous opportunity to make a difference and to be part of a dynamic and innovative staff team.
We look forward to receiving your application and working with you on your own professional journey to excellence.
Best regards,
Kate Beecroft
Headteacher
Beaufort Primary School
About the school
At Beaufort, we are driven by our ethos of BRAVE, a set of core values that underpin every aspect of our curriculum, teaching and learning and school life. We are committed to getting it right for all, ensuring every child, regardless of their starting point, is empowered to thrive. Together we succeed.
Amazing things happen when you are BRAVE.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children at Beaufort Primary School. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the School. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people