Early Years Class Teacher

Morton Primary Academy, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6HH

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,870.00 Annually (FTE)

Early Years Class Teacher job summary

Morton Primary Academy is seeking a dedicated Class Teacher to deliver high-quality teaching and learning in accordance with the curriculum. The role involves planning, preparing, and delivering structured and engaging lessons that support the academic, social, and emotional development of students. The successful candidate will assess and monitor student progress, implement effective classroom management strategies, and work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and school leadership to support student achievement and wellbeing.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of effective primary teaching practices and child development. The ideal candidate will be suitably qualified, highly organised, and capable of creating a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment. They will have strong communication skills, a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and families, and a clear commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing, and continuous professional development.

About Morton Primary Academy

Morton Primary Academy is a close-knit, community-focused school that prides itself on being a safe, nurturing and aspirational place for children to learn and grow. Guided by its CARDS values; Considerate, Aspirational, Responsible, Determined and Safe, the school creates a positive culture where every child is known, supported and encouraged to achieve their best. Its curriculum is broad, engaging and designed to build strong foundations in knowledge, confidence and curiosity, while also celebrating the school’s village identity and strong relationships with families. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils feel valued and motivated, making the academy a warm, inclusive environment where children thrive both academically and personally.

Why Join Tapestry?

As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing

This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.

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.

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 Morton Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 103 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Morton Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/morton-primary-school-alfreton

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