Primary School Teacher High Peak Derbyshire

Primary School Teacher - High Peak & Surrounding Areas

Reference: Primary QTS

Location: High Peak and surrounding areas, Derbyshire

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Supply

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Permanent / Fixed-Term / Day-to-Day Supply

About Empowering Learning

Empowering Learning is an education recruitment agency dedicated to connecting talented, passionate teachers with rewarding opportunities across High Peak and the surrounding areas. We work closely with a wide network of primary schools, from small village schools to larger multi-academy trusts, to match candidates with roles that suit their skills, experience, and career goals. Our consultants offer honest, personalised support throughout the entire process - from application to placement and beyond.

The Role

We are working on behalf of a welcoming and inclusive primary school in High Peak and the surrounding areas to find a dedicated, enthusiastic Primary School Teacher. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified teacher - whether early career or experienced - who is passionate about delivering engaging, high-quality lessons and making a genuine difference in pupils' educational journeys.

You'll join a supportive staff team within a school that values professional development, collaborative planning, and a nurturing environment for both pupils and staff. The role would suit someone who is adaptable, resilient, and committed to raising standards across all areas of the curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Learning

• Plan, prepare, and deliver well-structured, engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum
• Differentiate teaching to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND, EAL, or additional needs
• Set high expectations for pupil achievement, behaviour, and attitudes to learning
• Use a variety of teaching strategies and resources to maintain pupil engagement and motivation

Assessment & Progress

• Monitor, assess, and record pupil progress accurately and regularly
• Use assessment data to inform planning and identify pupils requiring additional support or challenge
• Provide constructive, timely feedback to pupils to support their development
• Contribute to pupil progress meetings and reporting cycles

Classroom & Behaviour Management

• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and consistently, in line with the school's behaviour policy
• Promote a calm, safe, and respectful atmosphere conducive to learning

Collaboration & Communication

• Work collaboratively with fellow teachers, teaching assistants, and senior leadership
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents/carers regarding pupil progress and wellbeing
• Contribute to whole-school initiatives, events, and extra-curricular activities where appropriate
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, INSET days, and CPD sessions

Safeguarding

• Uphold the school's safeguarding policies at all times, promoting the welfare and wellbeing of every pupil
• Report any safeguarding concerns promptly through the correct channels

Requirements

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Experience teaching in a primary school setting (KS1 and/or KS2)
• Strong subject knowledge across the primary curriculum
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding procedures and the National Curriculum
• A genuine passion for teaching and improving outcomes for children
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Desirable

• Experience with SEN/SEND provision or working with pupils with additional needs
• A subject specialism (e.g., Maths, English, Science, PE, Computing)
• Experience teaching in EYFS, where applicable to the role
• Experience using a range of assessment tools and tracking systems
• Recent, relevant CPD or training

What We Offer

• Competitive, market-leading pay rates
• Access to a wide range of primary school roles across High Peak and the surrounding areas, including short-term, long-term, and permanent placements
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities to support your professional development
• Supportive, friendly school environments matched to your preferences and strengths
• A dedicated, experienced consultant offering personalised support throughout your job search and placement
• Flexible working options, including full-time, part-time, and supply arrangements
• Fast, straightforward registration process

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV along with a brief covering statement outlining your suitability for the role. For an informal, confidential discussion about this opportunity - or to find out about other primary teaching roles across High Peak and the surrounding areas - please contact:

Dominic Brookes Empowering Learning (url removed)

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Empowering Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references. Empowering Learning is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.