Year 1/2 Class Teacher

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Work-life balance

Employee benefits

Job summary

Morton Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated Class Teacher to deliver high-quality teaching and learning in line with the curriculum. The role involves planning, preparing, and delivering structured lessons that support the academic, social and emotional development of students.

You will assess progress, manage the classroom effectively, and collaborate with colleagues, parents and school leadership to support attainment, wellbeing and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning in line with the curriculum.
• Plan, prepare and deliver structured lessons to support academic, social and emotional development.
• Assess progress, monitor outcomes and maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues, parents and school leadership to support student attainment and wellbeing.
• Ensure safeguarding and a safe learning environment.

Skills

Primary teaching

Child development

Communication skills

Collaboration

Safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Closing date: 27 September 2026

Join us on an exciting journey of transformation and excellence!

At Tapestry Learning Partnership, we believe in the power of education to change lives. Formed in January 2026 through the merger of two strong trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, we are building a future where every child succeeds and flourishes. Now, we are looking for a passionate and committed Class Teacher to play a vital role in supporting this vision at Morton Primary Academy.

About The Role

Morton Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated Class Teacher to deliver high-quality teaching and learning in accordance with the curriculum. The role involves planning, preparing, and delivering structured and engaging lessons that support the academic, social, and emotional development of students. The successful candidate will assess and monitor student progress, implement effective classroom management strategies, and work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and school leadership to support student achievement and wellbeing.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of effective primary teaching practices and child development. The ideal candidate will be suitably qualified, highly organised, and capable of creating a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment. They will have strong communication skills, a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and families, and a clear commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing, and continuous professional development.

About Morton Primary Academy

Morton Primary Academy is a close-knit, community-focused school that prides itself on being a safe, nurturing and aspirational place for children to learn and grow. Guided by its CARDS values; Considerate, Aspirational, Responsible, Determined and Safe, the school creates a positive culture where every child is known, supported and encouraged to achieve their best. Its curriculum is broad, engaging and designed to build strong foundations in knowledge, confidence and curiosity, while also celebrating the school’s village identity and strong relationships with families. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils feel valued and motivated, making the academy a warm, inclusive environment where children thrive both academically and personally.

Why Join Tapestry?

As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing

This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.

Tapestry Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.

Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found at: Tapestry Learning Partnership

Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre-employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings 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 2013 and 2020).

Further details about our school can be found on our website: Morton Primary Academy - Home