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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6UF

This job expired on 5 June 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): Three days per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1-M3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Class Teacher – Key Stage 1 and Foundation Stage Pay Scale: M3 (Main Pay Scale) Contract: Part‑time, 3 days per week (0.6 FTE)

September 2026

Purpose of the Role

To deliver high‑quality teaching and learning to pupils in Key Stage 1 and the Foundation Stage, ensuring all children make good progress academically, socially and emotionally, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework and National Curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, age‑appropriate lessons aligned with the EYFS Framework and KS1 National Curriculum
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
• Set high expectations that support pupil achievement and positive behaviour
• Use effective assessment strategies to inform planning and next steps in learning
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including SEND, EAL and disadvantaged pupils

Assessment and Progress

• Assess, record and report on pupils’ attainment and progress in line with school policy
• Contribute to Early Years and KS1 statutory assessments where required
• Provide constructive feedback to pupils to support learning and development

Safeguarding and Pastoral Care

• Maintain responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all pupils
• Build strong, supportive relationships with children
• Promote positive behaviour in line with school behaviour policies
• Actively support pupils’ personal, social and emotional development

Collaboration and Communication

• Work effectively with teaching assistants and support staff
• Liaise with parents and carers regarding pupil progress and wellbeing
• Contribute to staff meetings, training and professional development
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity of provision across the phase

Professional Responsibilities

• Uphold the Teachers’ Standards at all times
• Engage in professional development and performance management
• Comply with school policies, procedures and safeguarding requirements
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience or strong knowledge of EYFS and/or KS1
• Understanding of child development and early learning principles
• Strong classroom management skills
• Commitment to inclusive practice and safeguarding

Desirable

• Experience teaching in both Foundation Stage and KS1
• Experience working in a part‑time or job‑share role
• Knowledge of phonics teaching (e.g. Read Write Inc)

Closing date for applications Friday 15th May 2026

Anticipated interview date Tuesday 19th May 2026

What the school offers its staff

Class Teacher – Key Stage 1 and Foundation Stage Pay Scale: M3 (Main Pay Scale) Contract: Part‑time, 3 days per week (0.6 FTE)

September 2026

Purpose of the Role

To deliver high‑quality teaching and learning to pupils in Key Stage 1 and the Foundation Stage, ensuring all children make good progress academically, socially and emotionally, in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework and National Curriculum.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, age‑appropriate lessons aligned with the EYFS Framework and KS1 National Curriculum
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating learning environment
• Set high expectations that support pupil achievement and positive behaviour
• Use effective assessment strategies to inform planning and next steps in learning
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including SEND, EAL and disadvantaged pupils

Assessment and Progress

• Assess, record and report on pupils’ attainment and progress in line with school policy
• Contribute to Early Years and KS1 statutory assessments where required
• Provide constructive feedback to pupils to support learning and development

Safeguarding and Pastoral Care

• Maintain responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of all pupils
• Build strong, supportive relationships with children
• Promote positive behaviour in line with school behaviour policies
• Actively support pupils’ personal, social and emotional development

Collaboration and Communication

• Work effectively with teaching assistants and support staff
• Liaise with parents and carers regarding pupil progress and wellbeing
• Contribute to staff meetings, training and professional development
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity of provision across the phase

Professional Responsibilities

• Uphold the Teachers’ Standards at all times
• Engage in professional development and performance management
• Comply with school policies, procedures and safeguarding requirements
• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school

Person Specification

Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience or strong knowledge of EYFS and/or KS1
• Understanding of child development and early learning principles
• Strong classroom management skills
• Commitment to inclusive practice and safeguarding

Desirable

• Experience teaching in both Foundation Stage and KS1
• Experience working in a part‑time or job‑share role
• Knowledge of phonics teaching (e.g. Read Write Inc)

Closing date for applications Friday 15th May 2026

Anticipated interview date Tuesday 19th May 2026

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.

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About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 81 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls website
• Email address: laura.concannon@stmarysalw.net
• Phone number: 01295660258
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-catholic-primary-school-aston-le-walls

St Mary's is the smallest and oldest Catholic Primary School in the Diocese of Northampton. Surrounded by beautiful countryside we have a catchment that stretches to Banbury and back to Daventry.

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