0.4 FTE Reception/Y1 Class Teacher

Reception/Y1 Class Teacher – Permanent position, 0.4 FTE, working Mondays and Tuesdays.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Reception/Y1 Class Teacher, required for September 2026.

Barton Church of England (VA) Primary School, School Lane, Barton, Cambridgeshire CB23 7BD

Thank you for your interest in joining the team at Barton CE (VA) Primary School.

At Barton School our vision is to engage and to inspire pupils to become creative and independent thinkers, evidencing a love for learning and a thirst for knowledge.

This is a great opportunity to be part of our dedicated team and friendly community here at Barton. We are a small school with big ambitions, providing our children with a wealth of enrichment activities alongside high quality teaching and learning.

We hope that the recruitment pack on our school website, www.bartonprimary.org.uk will provide you with all the information you need to make an application for this teaching position. Any further enquiries, or to visit the school please contact the school office on 01223 262474 or office@barton.cambs.sch.uk

We are looking for a EYFS/Y1 teacher who:
 is energetic, passionate and enthusiastic about teaching and learning
 has high expectations and a commitment to raising standards
 uses a wide range of creative, innovative teaching methods to motivate and inspire children
 has effective classroom management strategies, organising the classroom and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive learning environment
 will work effectively as part of a team, planning co-operatively, sharing information, ideas and expertise both within the classroom and throughout school
 prioritises pupil wellbeing and embraces our Christian ethos
 has excellent communication skills with pupils, colleagues and parents

In return we at Barton offer:
 A comprehensive support package for ECTs with an experienced mentor
 A school environment where everyone is valued and appreciated for their hard work
 A supportive, friendly staff and governing body who care about staff wellbeing and work life balance
 Opportunities to grow as a teacher
 Fantastic pupils who are our best ambassadors, our pupils say that Barton is ‘a peaceful school that welcomes everyone’.
 Our pupils model the school values of
– Be Safe
– Be Respectful
– Be Learners
 A community that celebrates successes and achievements, taking great pride in watching our young people grow and flourish together.

This school is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This teaching post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, two satisfactory references, and a Disclosure of Criminal Record and Disqualification Declaration. In line with guidance from the Safer Recruitment Consortium, an online search will also be completed for shortlisted candidates. In addition, the job you are applying for is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) which requires you to disclose all spent convictions and cautions except those which are ‘protected’ under Police Act 1997 – Part V and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and are not subject to disclosure to employers on DBS certificates and cannot be taken into account. If you are invited to interview you will be required to complete a “Disclosure of Criminal Record” form and bring the completed form to interview.

Closing date: 9am Monday 11th May 2026
Interview: Friday 15th May 2026