Class Teacher
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls, Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 6UF14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
1 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
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
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAbout St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Aston-le-Walls
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 72 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- laura.concannon@stmarysalw.net
- Phone number
- 01295660258
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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