EYFS/Year 1 class teacher – with the option of a Key Stage Leader role

Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 5QG

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of year or phase
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Scale/UPS1 (depending on skills and experience) with the option of a TLR for a Key Stage Leader Role

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a highly skilled EYFS/KS1 class teacher looking for a class teaching and leadership role in our well-respected, rural, Cambridgeshire Church of England Aided Primary School?

Or, are you an excellent early career teacher looking for an exciting opportunity to start your career in EYFS?

We are looking for someone who:

• is a dynamic practitioner, with good communication skills and high expectations for all

• is positive, solution focussed and thrives when working as part of a team

• is passionate about delivering high quality learning experiences for all pupils at this important stage of their development

• is highly motivated and keen to contribute to our school community

• develops excellent relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues

• has high expectations of behaviour whilst also subscribing to a therapeutic approach to nurture and support pupils

• has a good knowledge of the EYFS Framework

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• articulate and enthusiastic pupils

• a tailored range of professional development opportunities - for example, as a teaching staff we recently completed an NPQ together

• coaching opportunities

• an attractive learning environment

• an opportunity to further develop the EYFS environment thanks to funding secured

• a supportive staff team where effort, encouragement and excellence are celebrated

• a friendly school community with a distinctive ethos and shared values

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.

If you are an excellent teacher with a passion for learning please contact Mrs Jo Payne, on 01223 207382 or email office@petersfield.cambs.sch.uk to arrange a visit and receive an application pack.

Visits are strongly encouraged and welcomed.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 18th May 2026.

Interview date: 21st April 2026.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

3a.Class teacher JD.pdf - 109 KB (opens in new tab)

2b. Person Specification KSL EYFS and KS1.pdf - 210 KB (opens in new tab)

2a. Person Specification Classteacher.pdf - 65.5 KB (opens in new tab)

4. Letter to applicants 2026.pdf - 75.1 KB (opens in new tab)

3b Key Stage Leader Job Description.pdf - 62.2 KB (opens in new tab)

5. Prospectus 2025.pdf - 1.87 MB (opens in new tab)

6. Petersfield Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy 2025.pdf - 326 KB (opens in new tab)

1. Application Form.pdf - 247 KB (opens in new tab)

About Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 134 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School website
• Email address: office@petersfield.cambs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01223207382
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/petersfield-cofe-aided-primary-school

Petersfield Church of England (Aided) Primary School is a small, rural school serving families from within the parish boundaries of Orwell, Arrington, Croydon, Tadlow, Whaddon and Wimpole and from many other locations outside of our Cambridgshire school catchment. We are committed to providing a high quality education within a Christian context and we work hard to create a caring environment, both inside the classroom and out. Motivated by our Christian values of friendship, trust, creativity, peace and love, we provide a rich and diverse education focusing on excellence, enjoyment, perseverance and building relationships to support and inspire our pupils throughout this stage of their lifelong learning journey.

Arranging a visit to Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@petersfield.cambs.sch.uk.

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