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LocationCopthorne Community Infant SchoolReferenceJOB/25/01304Salary detailsMPS xc2xa331,650 - xc2xa343,607 per annumJob termFull TimeAppointment typeFixed Term - Covering for maternity leaveHours1.0FTEClosing Date14 May 2025The Governors of our happy and successful school are looking to appoint an outstanding, highly motivated and committed Teacher to join our staff.The position is either for a reception teacher or a Y2 teacher, please state on your application form if there is a particular year group that you prefer.We are a thriving Infant School, in Alfreton, and pride ourselves on being committed to raising standards and providing a fun and enriching curriculum. Our motto is 'Every Day a New Adventure.'We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner, who is creative, to maximize the progress of all pupils. In return, we offer a fun and friendly environment with a dedicated, professional and supportive staff team. Please look at our website for more information about our school.The successful candidate will join our staff, from 1st September 2025, potentially for the academic year.Visits to the school are warmly welcomed with a prior appointment. Please email Mrs K. Fletcher or ring the office on 01773 832362 to book.Provisional Interview Date: 19 May 2025Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. 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.Related informationPlease read any attached documents before applying for this jobFile size: 83.54 KBFile size: 60.79 KBWe're a disability confident employerWe warmly encourage applications from disabled people. If online applications are not suitable for you, there are to apply. If you need advice or support with your application, or need the recruitment documents in another format such as audio, easy read, or braille, our is here to help you and can be contacted on 01629 532440Equality and diversityWe recognise the importance of having a workforce which reflects the people of Derbyshire. We believe this is important because recognising and valuing diversity helps us to deliver services that reflect the needs of everyone in our county. We're committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone fairly who works or wishes to work for us.Advertise your jobs with usDerbyshire County Council advertise jobs on behalf of other organisations, to help reach a wider audience.If you are an organisation interested in advertising with us, please contact our traded recruitment team on 01629 535117 option 1 or by emailing to find out more.Need to contact us?If you have any queries about Derbyshire County Council vacancies, contact our Recruitment Team on 01629 535118 option 2.If you are applying for a position in a school and need assistance please contact Traded Recruitment on 01629 535117 option 1.You can e mail both teams at If you require more information about a vacancy based in a school please contact the school directly.To keep updated on DCC careers and recruitment news follow us on social media

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