Class Teacher - Reception/KS1

Milton Parochial Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN7 3AT

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  15 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (802)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• 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/KS1 job summary

Milton Parochial Primary School is a happy, welcoming Church of England primary school where children are nurtured to flourish academically, socially, and spiritually. We are proud to be part of Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET), a vibrant family of academies committed to providing high-quality education rooted in Christian values.

We have a rare opportunity for an outstanding, enthusiastic, and caring Class Teacher to join our committed Early Years and Key Stage 1 team. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ECT seeking a supportive environment to complete your induction, we offer a place where your passion for teaching will be valued and supported.

We are seeking a candidate who:

• Has a strong understanding of early childhood development, the EYFS framework, continuous provision, and Key Stage 1 curriculum requirements and is therefore able to develop Quality First Teaching.
• Demonstrates a passion for early reading and effective systematic synthetic phonics delivery.
• Creates an engaging, language-rich, and inclusive classroom environment rooted in mutual respect.
• Has high expectations for pupil progress, attainment, and positive behaviour management.
• Works collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues, and external agencies to ensure every child thrives.
• Is supportive of our distinctively Christian vision and ethos.

What We Can Offer You:

In return, as part of our school and the wider PDET family, we can offer:

• Inquisitive, Friendly Pupils: Children who are eager to learn and take pride in their school community.
• High-Quality Professional Development: Access to Trust-wide CPD networks, tailored training programmes, and collaborative opportunities across PDET academies.
• Supportive Environment: A dedicated leadership team that prioritises teacher well-being, workload balance, and staff voice.
• ECT Support: Comprehensive, structured mentoring and induction support for Early Career Teachers.
• Benefits: Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme, delivered via Perkbox.

If this sounds like the role for you, don’t hesitate and apply today! For an informal chat about the role, and to arrange to come and visit us, please email our Principal, Rachel Scott, on head@milton.pdet.org.uk.

Please note for this role we are shortlisting on receipt of application, therefore please apply promptly to avoid disappointment. We withhold the right to close this vacancy at any time.

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

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.

Applying for the job

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About Milton Parochial Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 38 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Milton Parochial Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/milton-parochial-primary-school

Milton Parochial Primary School is a Christian values-based Church school at the heart of our community, where we strive for excellence and encourage and nurture every child to reach their God-given full potential to flourish – educationally, personally, morally and spiritually. At Milton, there is a strong Christian ethos that pervades all areas of school life. We have strong links with our local church and community. There is a good 'family' feel - we know each other well. We

Milton is a proud member of PDET (Peterborough Diocese Education Trust). We are a family of 33 schools across the Peterborough Diocese, and these strong links make special contribution to our children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and learning. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing finances and other central services for the academies within the Trust.

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