Reception Class Teacher

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Main Pay Scale

Start Date: January 2026

Closing date: Thursday 27th November 2025

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to this date.

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 1st December, date TBC

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Reception Class Teacher to join Leverington Primary Academy in January 2026.

Leverington Primary Academy is a happy and welcoming school where staff are valued and supported. You will be part of a team that is committed to professional growth and to creating a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.

The successful candidate must be an excellent classroom practitioner with relevant up to date knowledge of the EYFS curriculum and framework, who can support and challenge all pupils to achieve their full potential. We are looking for someone who is passionate about shaping young minds and creating a nurturing, engaging learning environment for all, who can be a role model for teaching and learning in the early years and make a distinctive contribution to the raising of pupil’s standards and the work of the wider team.

We are looking for someone who:
• Works effectively and collaboratively as part of a team, contributing ideas, sharing best practice and supporting colleagues to create a consistent and inclusive learning environment.
• Has a love for early years education and a strong understanding of the Early Years Framework.
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for all pupils.

Benefits include:
• A caring, nurturing, supportive and welcoming ethos and environment;
• Collaborative approach to working;
• Opportunities to train/work with other academies within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust to share best practice and resources;
• Opportunities for further professional development;
• A friendly, experienced and professional team;
• Strong and supportive relationships with the Cambridgeshire SEND team.

Our staff are dedicated, supportive and committed to providing creative opportunities for learning, as well as fun. We provide professional development opportunities to ensure that our staff are well-trained and skilled to get the best from our pupils.
Leverington Primary Academy is part of the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust, a charitable multi-academy trust (MAT) specialising in the Primary and Secondary sector. We are building a thriving community of schools that succeed on behalf of their children.

Further benefits include:
• Collaborative approach to working
• Opportunities to train/work with other schools within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust to share best practice and resources
• A friendly and professional team
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted Childcare Vouchers
• A caring and supportive working environment.

We warmly welcome you to visit the school before you apply. For information on who we are and what we do why not browse our website: https://www.leveringtonprimary.co.uk/

If you would like to discuss the role or visit the Academy before applying, we would be delighted to welcome you. To make an appointment please contact the school office on 01945 584915 or email: office@leverington.cambs.sch.uk