Springfield Primary School

☀️🎉 Springfield Primary School Summer Fayre! 🎉☀️

Join us on Friday 26th June from 3:30pm for an afternoon of fun!
🍦 Ice cream van
🍹 The Hoptimist travelling bar
🎨 Glitter tattoos
🏰 Bouncy castles
🦎 Reptiles
🌭 Hot dogs, cakes & sweets
…and much more!
FREE ENTRY – everyone welcome!
Come along and support us 💛

🔹 Site Manager Opportunity – Springfield Primary School, Derby 🔹

Springfield Primary School is seeking to appoint a dedicated and proactive Site Manager to join our committed team.

This is a key role, responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and effective maintenance of our school environment.

As part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust, we take pride in fostering a supportive and inclusive culture where staff wellbeing and professional development are highly valued.

Position details:
Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week (52 weeks per year) Proposed split shift.
Salary: Grade E, £27,694 – £29,540
Start date: As soon as possible.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong organisational and communication skills to contribute meaningfully to a school community, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

📅 Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Friday 5 June 2026

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to arrange a visit to the school to gain a fuller understanding of the role and our ethos.

For further information or to apply, please contact: Clair Goodwin�📧 [email protected]

Or click here to see the recruitment pack:

www.springfield.derby.sch.uk

We had a fantastic evening at the ! Being named finalists in two categories is an incredible achievement. While we’re a little disappointed not to have taken home a win (this year!) we’re so proud of what we’ve accomplished. Thank you to each and everyone that voted!!
Huge congratulations to the entire team Springfield Primary School - what an amazing effort! 👏✨

🌟 Start your teaching career with us! 🌟
We’re excited to be recruiting Primary Teacher Trainees to join our school community and start their journey into teaching 🎓
In partnership with the University of Derby, this school-based PGCE offers:
✅ Local placements in Derby schools
✅ Hands-on, immersive training
✅ The chance to make a real difference every day
Teaching is more than a career—it’s an opportunity to inspire, support, and shape futures 💙
If you (or someone you know) are ready to take that first step into teaching, we’d love to hear from you!
📩 Get in touch: [email protected]
📌 Applications are now open

✨ Sneak Peek! ✨

We’re delighted to share a first look at the expansion of our Enhanced Resource Facility here at Springfield Primary School.

These thoughtfully designed new spaces are amazing with calming sensory areas, engaging resources, and flexible environments that will support learning, regulation, and wellbeing for our pupils.

We’re incredibly proud of this investment in inclusive provision and can’t wait to welcome more children into these inspiring new spaces very soon. Watch this space for more updates! 👀✨

📣 We’re Recruiting: Class Teacher – Enhanced Resource Facility (ERF)
Springfield Primary School, Derby | Start: September 2026

Are you a passionate and inclusive teacher looking to make a real difference?

Springfield Primary School is seeking an excellent Class Teacher to join our Enhanced Resource Facility, supporting children with complex communication and interaction needs. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing provision, including a brand‑new ERF building opening in Summer 2026 with specialist learning spaces.

✅ Permanent, full‑time role�✅ MPS/UPS + SEN allowance�✅ Small, nurturing classes�✅ Strong CPD and collaborative team ethos

If you are committed to inclusion, skilled in SEND practice, and driven to help every child thrive, we would love to hear from you.

🔗 Find out more and apply here:�https://www.springfield.derby.sch.uk/docs/Vacancies/Class_Teacher_ERF_Sept_26.pdf

📅 Closing date: Monday 20 April, 9am

Please share or tag someone who might be interested 👇�

www.springfield.derby.sch.uk

🌞 Springfield Primary School Summer Fayre – Stall Holders Wanted! 🎪🎡

We’re excited to be preparing for our Summer Fayre on Friday 26 June 2026, and we’re now looking for stall holders to join us!

If you sell crafts, gifts, treats, toys or run a fun activity stall – we’d love to hear from you. Come and be part of a fantastic community event 💛💚
📩 For more information or to book a stall, contact:
[email protected]
📞 01332 673846
📍 West Road, Spondon, Derby, DE21 7AB

Let’s make this year’s fayre the best one yet! 🎉

Thinking about a career in schools? 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫

We’re recruiting a Teaching Assistant Apprentice to join Springfield Primary School from September 2026. A brilliant opportunity for school leavers to earn while they learn and gain hands‑on experience in the classroom.

🔗 Find out more and apply here: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC2000023937

Teaching Assistant Apprentice – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK We’ve introduced a new way to find and apply for an apprenticeship in England.

A fantastic day celebrating Springfield and our amazing Enhanced Resource Facility 💙

We’re so proud of the inclusive, supportive environment we’ve created—helping every child feel confident, valued and able to thrive 🙌

A great reminder of what makes our school such a special place for families ✨

#bettertogether #teamderby | Aimee Tinkler It was brilliant to work in partnership with colleagues from Derby City Council yesterday to support the creation of the Enhanced Resource Development and Review Framework and to showcase the exceptional inclusion work going on at Springfield Primary School. We are delighted to work alongside the Lo...

🚧 Exciting developments at Springfield Primary School! 🚧

We’re delighted to share that our brand-new ERF building has started to arrive today! In total, the building is arriving in 16 deliveries – 8 today and 8 tomorrow. This is a big and exciting step forward in improving our facilities and learning environment for our pupils.
We can’t wait to share the finished building soon!