Vacancies

Derwent Primary School is a Good school (Ofsted Jul 23) with children at the heart of everything we do.

We are a friendly, modern and inclusive school with exceptional facilities. We have beautiful, extensive grounds that are set in a semi-rural environment in Henlow.

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Southill Lower School is recently judged Strong Standard (Ofsted Nov 25) school, which nurtures values, grows inspiration and raises aspirations.

We are a small, friendly school. We have an idyllic rural setting in grounds owned by the Whitbread estate in the beautiful village of Southill. Our Ofsted report says that “Classrooms and corridors are filled with Laughter”.

We respect ourselves; we respect others; we respect our environment 

We are a diverse and equal opportunities employer

CLERK TO GOVERNORS

(Experience essential)

Required immediately.

Salary Scale:  £100 per meeting plus appropriate fees for other agreed activities.

(approximately 14 meetings per year)

Derwent and Southill Federation is seeking an organised individual with good interpersonal and communication skills to support the work of the governing body. Experience of governance, including ensuring all the legal processes are followed is desirable. The Clerk will be accountable to the governors, working with them, the Chair of Governors committee chairs and the Executive Headteacher

Duties will include attendance and minute taking at governors’ meetings and the preparation and electronic distribution of agendas, minutes and documents for all meetings.  Discretion, confidentiality and flexibility along with good IT skills are essential for this role.

This post is home based but will require an ability and willingness to visit the school to deal with administrative tasks in addition to attending meetings in person.  You will also be expected to attend any relevant training events.

Please note there are usually six full governing body meetings per year and approximately eight sub-committee meetings.  All meetings are held during term time at Derwent Primary School, usually during late afternoon or early evening and meetings generally last two hours. 

Please direct any questions regarding this role or for an informal discussion to chairofgovernors@derwentschool.co.uk

Applications are through MyNewTerm only 

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/109457/EDV-2026-DPS-48480 

Please do not send CV’s.

Closing date 4pm on Friday 10th April 2026

Interview date - WC 13th April 2026

Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement if a suitable applicant is appointed prior to 10th April 2026.

EYFS Class Teacher 

Derwent Primary School – Henlow, Bedfordshire

Permanent full-time contract

Suitable for MPS teachers only

Start date September 2026

We can offer successful applicants:

Enthusiastic children and a behaviour policy actively supported by the senior leaders on site

Professional, dedicated and supportive colleagues 

A broad, challenging and well-resourced primary curriculum

Weekly research led professional development offer

A fully involved and strategic governing body 

A welcoming environment where the PTA are involved and engaged in the life of the school

Applications are through MyNewTerm only

 https://mynewterm.com/jobs/109457/EDV-2026-DPS-57894 

Please do not send CV’s.

We would also encourage candidates to book an informal chat with SLT and a tour around the school.

Closing date: Friday 24th April 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 6th May 2026 

Start date: 1st September 2026

Our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS and Social Media checks.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement if a suitable applicant is appointed prior to Friday 24th April 2026.

Page updated: March 2026