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

EYFS/Year 1 class teacher – with the option of a Key Stage Leader role
Full time
September 2026
Salary to be paid on the Main Scale/UPS1 with the option of a TLR for a Key Stage Leader Role

Are you a highly skilled EYFS/KS1 class teacher looking for a class teaching and leadership role in our well-respected, rural 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

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

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.

We actively promote equality of opportunity in employment to reflect the communities we serve. All disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview. This school is committed to safeguarding including the Prevent agenda and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this. Giving false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected and referred to the police. Any appointment made will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, right to work in the UK and qualifications check, satisfactory references and medical clearance. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice and information in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.