Job Vacancies

Please see the current exciting opportunities to work at our school.
 

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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, 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.

DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions. 

These posts are 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). 

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Class Teacher with phase responsibility for EYFS 

Contract: Permanent full time / part time considered                               Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2.1 

Start date:  1st September 2026 

We are looking for an experienced and committed primary teacher who has the knowledge, skills and understanding to lead Early Years. The successful candidate will be provided with phase responsibility and will receive dedicated release time to fulfil this role. In the first instance, this will be within EYFS, but in future this could develop to other year groups dependant on both experience and needs of the school. 

Please read below job advert, job description and person specification.

To apply for this post, please complete the ‘Teachers Application Form’ (state on the application form the position you are applying for) and ‘References and Monitoring Form’. Please submit completed applications to admin@hardwick.derby.sch.uk  

Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 18th March 26. Interview date :  wc 23rd March 26.  

Applicants are invited to visit the school on 10th March at 4pm appointment only - please contact admin@hardwick.derby.sch.uk. 

Inclusion Leader and Teacher 

Contract: Permanent full time                                                 Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2.1 

Start date:  1st September 2026 

We are looking to appoint a creative, experienced and enthusiastic Inclusion Leader who: 

  • has the vision, interpersonal skills and expertise to lead inclusive provision across the whole primary range.  

  • has or is willing and capable of completing the SENCO qualification. 

  • is an outstanding teacher, with high expectations and standards and can use these to raise standards. 

  • has a good understanding of teaching English as an additional language. 

  • has an innovative and exciting approach to learning; 

  • has the ability to reflect on and develop their own practice and that of others; 

  • is willing to play a key role in the development and delivery and enrichment of our curriculum.  

  • is a well organised and proactive team player who will make a positive contribution to our school team. 

 

Closing date: 18th March 2026 at 12 noon. Interviews to take place: WC 23rd March 2026 

Applicants are invited to visit the school by appointment on either Monday 9th  March at 10am or Thursday 5th March at 4.30pm. Please contact admin@hardwick.derby.sch.uk if you would like to attend.  

 
We are proud members of Derby Diocesan Academy Trust, please see available opportunities to work for our academy trust:
 
Application and reference forms:
(please send directly to the School Office, admin@hardwick.derby.sch.uk by the advertised closing date)