Job Introduction

KEY STAGE 2 TEACHER
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Salary: Main Scale M3 to M6
Contract: 1 year temporary 2 days 0.4 (1/9/26 – 31/08/2027)
Job Expires: Wednesday 29th April 12 noon
ECTs considered: No.
Eckington CE First School have an exciting opportunity to recruit an outstanding and imaginative teacher to teach in KS2. Our school is an inspiring and happy place that aims to provide all children with meaningful and stimulating learning experiences that will stay with them for life in the 21st century. Our friendly staff are committed to enabling all children to thrive socially, emotionally and academically to attain their very best. The school has been judged consistently good by OFSTED and outstanding by SIAMS.
We are looking for:
- An excellent teacher with high expectations who can inspire and engage pupils
- A team player with a good sense of humour!
- A commitment to the development of the whole child
- An ambitious individual who constantly seeks to develop their practice
We can offer:
- Children who are highly motivated, well behaved and truly delightful to teach!
- A ‘family’ school which cultivates and nurtures the attitudes of support, respect and care through our strong Christian ethos
- Wonderful surroundings and well developed school grounds
- Dedicated and fun staff who work incredibly well as a team
- Excellent community support from parents and governors
Eckington CE First School is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting welfare of children in line with our safeguarding policy. This post is subject to an DBS check, suitable references and qualifications check. Online searches will be conducted on shortlisted applicants.
Visits are warmly welcomed please contact the school office on to arrange (01386 750666)
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.
Equality & Diversity: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Application Closing Date: Thursday 23rd April 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: Tuesday 5th May 2026
