Teacher - Ks2 - Bishop Lonsdale

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Governors to appoint an experienced and committed
teacher to join our friendly, hardworking school, based in Key Stage 2.
We are looking for a caring, skilled and hardworking practitioner who:

• aims high for all children, regardless of their background or starting points;
• is able to provide effective and engaging learning and an inclusive classroom;
• 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 able to work as part of the whole school team.

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 vision is:
John 10:14 I am the way, the truth and the life.
Our School believes in:
Enabling everyone to reach their full potential,
Developing a love for learning and a desire to achieve,
Encouraging everyone to become independent and confident, with a belief in
themselves,
Embracing Christian values and respecting diversity.
Becoming Independent Successful Honest Open-Minded People
We are a proud founding member of the Derby Diocesan Academy Trust (DDAT) and benefit
from a wide range of opportunities, including partnership working, school improvement and
CPD.
We can offer you:

• fantastic children who are happy and keen to learn;
• a calm and purposeful working environment;
• a supportive senior leadership team, committed to your success;
• dedicated and friendly staff, committed to school improvement;
• ongoing high-quality professional development opportunities.

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, completion of a probationary period, 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 refer to the enclosed Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the
role.
We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school. Please telephone our
school office on 01332 344795 (during term time) or email
admin@bishoplonsdale.derby.sch.uk