EYFS/KS1 Class Teacher

The District CofE Primary School, Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, WA12 9PZ

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  1 December 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (767)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE) M1 - UP3

EYFS/KS1 Class Teacher job summary

We have a vacancy for an EYFS/KS1 teacher at The District CE Primary School to commence as soon as possible. For a main scale teacher, this role is part-time (0.8 FTE). However, if an Early Career Teacher (ECT) is appointed, the role will be offered on a full-time basis to include their dedicated ECT release day, ensuring we maintain the required capacity in school.

The vacancy is a fixed term for 12 months.

The leaders of the trust are seeking to appoint an excellent practitioner who teaches to the highest standards, believes that each and every child can and will achieve, and is dedicated to improving the life chances of all children and their families.

Please email your completed application form along with a letter of interest to vacancies@remat.org.uk by Tuesday 1st December 2026.

Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 2nd December 2026.
Lesson observations and interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on Monday 7th December 2026 .

Rainbow Education Multi-Academy Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, expecting all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo comprehensive pre-employment vetting in line with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', including an enhanced DBS check with a barred list check and an online search.

We proudly celebrate the diversity of our community and welcome applications from all backgrounds, regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or age. Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and transparent; if you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in the application or interview stage, please contact the school office to discuss your needs.

Visits to the school welcomed and can be arranged via the school office: district@sthelens.org.uk / tel: 01744 678250

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 The District CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 365 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The District CofE Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-district-cofe-primary-school-newton-le-willows

The District CE Primary School is at the heart of the local community. We have a beautiful school building, with a long history and extensive grounds for the children to enjoy. We provide an inclusive and nurturing learning environment, a bespoke curriculum and excellent pastoral and early intervention support to meet the needs of our children and families.

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