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  • Start date details

    1 January 2027

  • Closing date

    15 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    24 September 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term

Full time equivalent salary

£16,458.00 - £22,675.00 Annually (Actual) MPS 1-6 (0.5FTE)

Class Teacher job summary

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Reception Class Teacher to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic practitioner who is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning, nurturing every child’s potential, and contributing positively to our school community here at The Mease Spencer Academy. You will work collaboratively with colleagues, bring energy and creativity to the classroom, and share our vision of Learning Together Through Reflection.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Plans enriching learning experiences, inspires curiosity and holds high aspirations for every child
  • Has experience in Early Years
  • A self‑motivated pro-active teacher
  • Is a pioneer and an innovator, eager to try new ideas
  • Reflects deeply on their practice and continually seeks improvement
  • Draws on research to inform and strengthen teaching
  • Is passionate about making a genuine difference to children’s lives
  • Collaborates effectively and contributes positively to a team
  • Is ready to take on subject leadership and make a wider impact across school
  • Is flexible and willing to teach across different year groups
  • Wants to be involved in all aspects of school life, for example, residentials and wider school events

In return, we offer: A fantastic opportunity to help shape our school’s continued journey, develop your practice and leadership skills, and work alongside a supportive, dedicated team!

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.

Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About The Mease Spencer Academy

Organisation type
Free School, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
202 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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School location

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