Class Teacher - Reception & Early Years

Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 0DW

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  8 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £46,940.00 Annually (FTE) M1 to M6, dependent on experience

Class Teacher - Reception & Early Years job summary

Are you passionate about giving children the very best start to their education?

At Mears Ashby CE Primary School, we are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and inspirational teacher to lead learning in our Reception class and work closely with our attached pre-school provision for children aged 3-4 years. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in a nurturing village school where children are at the heart of everything we do.

Our passionate and committed team provides a creative, stimulating and inclusive learning environment, rooted in Christian values. We are dedicated to ensuring every child feels safe, valued and inspired to achieve their full potential. We strive to develop resilient, confident and enthusiastic learners who are prepared for the next stage of their educational journey and equipped to make a positive contribution to the world around them.

This role offers the unique opportunity to shape and strengthen the learning journey from age three through to the end of Reception, ensuring children experience a seamless and successful transition into school life.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a passion for Early Years education.
• Has experience of teaching within EYFS and a strong understanding of child development from ages 3-5.
• Has up-to-date knowledge of current research and best practice in Early Years, including Quality First Teaching and effective provision for Nursery and Reception-aged children.
• Has a secure understanding of early language development, communication, literacy and early reading.
• Creates an inclusive, nurturing and stimulating learning environment where every child can flourish.
• Has high expectations for all children and is committed to helping them achieve their very best.
• Builds positive and professional relationships with children, parents, colleagues and external agencies.
• Is confident in contributing to the development of EYFS provision and working collaboratively with colleagues to drive continuous improvement.
• Has energy, creativity and enthusiasm, alongside a warm and approachable manner.
• Will actively support and promote the Christian ethos and values of our Church school and Trust.

In return, we can offer:

• Wonderful children who are happy, enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• A welcoming, supportive and dedicated staff team who genuinely work together.
• The opportunity to help shape and develop a strong EYFS provision spanning pre-school and Reception.
• A caring and inclusive school community where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Access to high-quality professional development and career progression opportunities across the Trust.
• Employment within one of Northamptonshire's largest Multi-Academy Trusts, offering extensive networking and development opportunities.
• A comprehensive employee benefits package and recognition scheme through Perkbox

If you are passionate about Early Years education and want to play a key role in providing children with an exceptional start to their learning journey, we would love to hear from you. Visits to our school are warmly welcomed, and strongly encouraged; please call the school directly on 01604 810 063 to arrange your visit. We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted and may close the vacancy earlier than advertised, should we receive enough suitable applicants. Therefore, do not delay and submit your application today!

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 School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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 Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 72 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Mears Ashby Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/mears-ashby-church-of-england-primary-school

We are a Good school (Ofsted, 2021) administered through the Diocese of Peterborough Education Trust (PDET), providing high quality education for the children of Mears Ashby and Hardwick as well as families from further afield who are looking for a Church of England or small school environment for their child. We strive to ensure that all our children enjoy school in our happy, welcoming environment. Through our engaging curriculum and placing Christian values at the heart of all we do, we hope to inspire our children to become confident and caring individuals who live life in all its fullness.

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