Class Teacher - Reception/KS1

Bidvane; Northampton; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme via Perk

Trust-wide CPD networks

Structured mentoring and induction

Job summary

Milton Parochial Primary School seeks a class teacher for its Early Years and Key Stage 1 team. Core work is planning Quality First Teaching under EYFS and KS1, with systematic synthetic phonics and early reading central. It suits experienced teachers and those in the early career who want structured induction and trust-wide CPD.

Visa sponsorship is not available and the post starts 1 January 2026. Access to perks and support networks is provided within the trust framework.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of early childhood development and the EYFS framework.
• Knowledge of Key Stage 1 curriculum requirements.
• Passion for early reading and systematic phonics delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop Quality First Teaching across Early Years and Key Stage 1
• Teach early reading and systematic synthetic phonics
• Create an engaging, language-rich and inclusive classroom rooted in mutual respect
• Maintain high expectations for pupil progress, attainment and positive behaviour
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues and external agencies so every child thrives

Skills

EYFS framework

KS1 curriculum

Phonics delivery

Job description

Milton Parochial Primary School, a Church of England school within the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust, seeks a class teacher for its Early Years and Key Stage 1 team. Core work is planning Quality First Teaching under the EYFS and Key Stage 1 curriculum, with systematic synthetic phonics and early reading central. It suits experienced teachers and early career teachers who want structured induction and trust-wide CPD. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts 1 January 2026.

What the job involves

• Develop Quality First Teaching across Early Years and Key Stage 1
• Teach early reading and systematic synthetic phonics
• Create an engaging, language-rich and inclusive classroom rooted in mutual respect
• Maintain high expectations for pupil progress, attainment and positive behaviour
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues and external agencies so every child thrives

Skills & knowledge

• Strong understanding of early childhood development, the EYFS framework and continuous provision
• Knowledge of Key Stage 1 curriculum requirements
• Passion for early reading and systematic synthetic phonics delivery

Other

• Support for the school's distinctively Christian vision and ethos

What’s offered

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme via Perkbox
• Access to Trust-wide CPD networks and tailored training programmes
• Structured mentoring and induction support for early career teachers
• Leadership focus on teacher well-being, workload balance and staff voice