Class Teacher (EYFS)

Blakesley Church of England Primary School, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8RD

Deadline is today

• Start date details

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  23 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) M1 to M6 dependent on experience

Class Teacher (EYFS) job summary

Blakesley CE Primary school is an established primary academy at the heart of the community, which seeks to provide the highest quality education for each and every child, through an engaging, responsive and tailored curriculum, enabling all to achieve their full potential.

Our passionate and focused team of staff are dedicated to supporting these children within a creative and dynamic environment, founded on Christian principles that safeguards the welfare of all. In doing so, we aim to help develop resilient, enthusiastic and positive children who are equipped for the next step of their journey, to become effective citizens who contribute to their world. Our school is inclusive and strives to provide the best education and care it can, to help every child, whatever their starting point, to be the best they can be and reach their potential.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and excellent teacher, who has a proven record of improving the quality of education within a school, with particular emphasis on EYFS. We are looking for someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, experienced, approachable and friendly
• Is up to date with current research around Quality First Teaching and Early Years practice (Nursery and Reception),
• Ensures all children feel safe, happy and able to learn to the best of their ability and reach their potential,
• Is knowledgeable and has the skills to meet the requirements of the EYFS Framework, including a good understanding of Early Reading,
• Has the ability to develop effective relationships with pupils, parents and external agencies in order to support pupils’ smooth transition into school
• Is confident in leading a team, developing the vision and having the drive to move it forward
• Able to create a stimulating and inviting learning environment adapted to suit the needs of the pupils,
• Supportive of the ethos of a Church and Trust school.

In return we can offer you:

• A supportive environment where contributions and ideas are encouraged, valued and supported.
• Happy and motivated children who are eager to learn.
• A fantastic close working team, both in school and across the Trust
• Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our partnership with Vivup
• Employment within one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in Northamptonshire, with wider development and career opportunities.

You will join a friendly environment which values everybody; you will teach happy, well motivated children, who are eager to learn and be led by a supportive leadership team. In addition, you will be joining a trust that prides itself on developing their people and we encourage ambitious teachers to apply.

If you would like to be considered for this post then please submit a completed application form clearly outlining why you are perfect for this post and why you think our school is your school of choice. Visits are welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office, via email: office@blakesley.pdet.org.uk or by phone, 01327 860257.

Blakesley CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. DBS checks will be required from successful candidates and references will be sought prior to interview for all shortlisted candidates.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to the protection and safety of all its pupils and staff. All posts are subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

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.

About Blakesley Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 102 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Blakesley Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blakesley-church-of-england-primary-school-towcester

Blakesley CE Primary school is an established primary academy at the heart of the community, which seeks to provide the highest quality education for each and every child, through an engaging, responsive and tailored curriculum, enabling all to achieve their full potential.

Blakesley school has been a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust since 2019, alongside 32 other schools in the Rutland, Peterborough and Northamptonshire area. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing the finances and other central services for the Academies in the Trust. These services include HR support; facilities and premises; procurement and school effectiveness.

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