Teacher - KS1 - Dagnall Church of England School

Overview

Are you a nurturing, kind and enthusiastic teacher who loves making learning engaging for all?

We are looking for a wonderful KS1 teacher to join our friendly and welcoming team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a hard-working and dedicated staff and wonderful children. We offer a unique learning environment underpinned by our Christian vision 'Rooted in God's love, we aim high'. We have small class sizes where children are treated as individuals and pride ourselves in providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for our children.

Term time only: No

Salary type: MPS

Salary Details: MPS

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time/Part-time

Closing date: 02/12/2026

Interviews to be held: Week commencing 7th December

About us

At Dagnall School, we are passionate about creating an inspiring, nurturing and stimulating learning environment where every child feels safe, valued and supported to flourish. We strive to ensure that all children are encouraged and challenged to achieve their very best, develop confidence in their abilities and discover a lifelong love of learning.

Set within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, our school enjoys a wonderfully peaceful and inspiring setting, providing a unique environment in which children and staff can learn, grow and thrive. Our children are enthusiastic, curious and motivated learners who take pride in their achievements, demonstrate positive attitudes and embrace the opportunities that school life offers.

At the heart of our school is an exceptionally dedicated team of staff who share a genuine passion for making a difference. We pride ourselves on our warm, welcoming and supportive culture, where strong relationships, teamwork and a shared commitment to excellence underpin everything we do. Our close links with families and the wider community are central to our school identity and help create a strong sense of belonging.

We are looking for someone who shares our values, believes in the potential of every child and understands the importance of building positive relationships to inspire learning. Above all, we want someone who will bring passion, enthusiasm and commitment to our school, embrace everything that makes Dagnall special and be excited to play a part in shaping the lives and futures of our wonderful children.

Website: https://www.dagnall.bucks.sch.uk/

About the role

As a teacher within our small primary school, you will play a vital role in:

• Delivering high-quality teaching and learning for children in Key Stage 1, ensuring that every child is supported, challenged and inspired to achieve their full potential.
• You will be committed to providing an inclusive, nurturing and stimulating learning environment where children feel safe, valued and confident to develop academically,socially and emotionally.
• You will work collaboratively with colleagues, families and other stakeholders, building strong relationships and contributing positively to the life and ethos of the school.
• You will uphold the school's policies, values and expectations, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, safeguarding and conduct.

The role extends beyond the classroom, requiring a genuine commitment to supporting children in all aspects of school life and making a positive difference to their wider development and wellbeing. Above all, we are looking for a passionate, dedicated and reflective teacher who believes in the power of education to transform lives and is committed to making a lasting difference to every child.

Please see attached job description for more information.

About you

• Is warm, caring and nurturing, putting children at the heart of everything they do.
• Has a fun, creative approach to learning and can bring lessons to life.
• Has experience of supporting children with SEND and understands how to meet a range of individual needs.
• Is hardworking, dedicated and passionate about helping every child reach their potential.
• Is a positive team player with a genuine love of teaching and learning.
• Is supportive of and committed to our ethos and values as a Church of England school.
• Has a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.
• Understands the importance of keeping children safe and creating a safe, inclusive environment where every child can thrive

For more information please see attached person specification

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome and are encouraged.  To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below. Please send completed application forms to the email address below.

Tel No: 01442 842473        
Email: [email protected]

At Dagnall CofE School we are committed to safer recruitment practices and to ensuring that everyone working within our school is suitable to work with children. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and Children's Barred List check, satisfactory references, verification of identity, qualifications and employment history, and any other checks required by statutory guidance.

As part of our due diligence and in line with KCSIE guidance, the school will conduct online searches on all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
The successful candidate will be expected to understand and fulfil their safeguarding responsibilities, follow the school's safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures, and act in accordance with the school's staff code of conduct.

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, and all staff are expected to maintain professional boundaries, remain vigilant to potential safeguarding concerns and report any concerns about a child's welfare or the conduct of adults in accordance with school procedures.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions 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 2020).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.