KS1/Early Years Class Teacher - Chalfont St Peter Infant School

Buckinghamshire Council; Chalfont St. Peter; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority in Chalfont St. Peter is looking for a KS1/Early Years Class Teacher to manage a Key Stage 1 class. The successful candidate will require QTS status and relevant teaching experience. You'll be responsible for safeguarding children, inspiring a love for learning, and building strong relationships with students and parents. The role offers fixed-term employment during term time only, working full time. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply before 31 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience of teaching in KS1.
• Secure knowledge of the National Curriculum.
• Excellent classroom organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach and manage a Key Stage 1 class.
• Promote and safeguard children's welfare.
• Build positive relationships with students and parents.
• Support extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Experience working with children

Strong communication skills

Ability to motivate and inspire children

Team collaboration

Education

QTS status

Job description

KS1/Early Years Class Teacher - Chalfont St Peter Infant School

Location: Chalfont St Peter

Term time only: Yes

Salary type: MPS

Salary Details: M1 - M6 Depending on experience

Contract type: Fixed Term

Hours: Full-time

Interviews to be held: To be confirmed

About us

At Chalfont St Peter Infant School we value our whole school community where great importance is placed upon mutual respect and inclusion. Every opportunity is taken to share our talents within the wider community; we regularly participate in local events and with other schools. We strongly believe a child's education involves a partnership between home and school. Through working together we give children every opportunity to develop their talents within an ethos which promotes a positive attitude towards learning coupled with a drive for excellence.

You will be responsible for a Key Stage 1 class and will be able to fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teacher' Pay and Conditions Document.

You will take responsibility in promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children in our care and be a positive role model in behaviour, work ethic and attitude.

Providing support outside of the classroom, such as extra-curricular activities and break duties.

Monitoring and tracking student progress

Building positive relationships with students, teachers and parents

Experience working with children or Strong communication and interpersonal skills

The ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with others A positive and flexible attitude

For further information please see attached Job description.

About you

We are looking for: QTS status – ECTs will be considered Relevant experience of teaching in KS1 Secure knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum and assessment

The ability to motivate and inspire our children to have a love of learning

Excellent teaching and communication skills with good classroom organisation and time management skills

Experience of or enthusiasm for subject leadership

Commitment to raising achievement and standards

The ability to develop professional relationships and work as part of a team

Willingness to be involved in the wider world of the school and its community

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome.

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.

As a school we are committed to the Safeguarding and protection of our children; this post is subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 174 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent cautions and convictions cautions

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.

Salary MPS

Reference number BUC14437

Contract type Fixed Term / Secondment

Working hours Full Time

Level of DBS check required Enhanced with Barred List

Date posted 16 Dec 2025, 11 p.m.

Application deadline 31 Jan 2026

Contact email [e-mail]