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Early Years Teacher (Part Time)

St James Church of England Primary School · Northampton · West Northamptonshire

Job description

Early Years Teacher (Part Time)

Contract Type: Permanent.

Pay Grade: Grade M1 to M6.

Full Time Salary: £34,096 to £46,940

Actual Salary: £20,441.40 to £28,164

Hours: 16.50 hours per week

Starting: 1 January 2026

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at St James CE Primary School! We are looking to recruit a passionate, caring and enthusiastic Teacher, to join our committed team. Dedicated to supporting, inspiring and leading the brilliant children in our school. Working together and supporting every child to flourish, feel safe, and enjoy the exciting journey of learning and discovery.

At St James relationships and inclusion are a central strength in our school. Welcoming families from a wide variety of backgrounds, giving us an exciting multicultural mix of language and religion. Our relationships are based on our core value of Respect, using the language of Emotion Coaching in every interaction. We also have a large Pastoral Team that provides support to children and families across a wide range of wellbeing and safeguarding issues. Including our two specialist units that support our most vulnerable learners and highly skilled staff who support children to flourish.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

  • Is enthusiastic, approachable, and friendly.
  • Ensures all children feel safe, happy, and able to learn.
  • Has proven experience in delivering the curriculum in a creative and tailored way, to sustain the academic achievement of all pupils.
  • Is confident in using a range of behaviour management strategies.
  • Is committed to supporting, motivating, and challenging the learning of children of all abilities within the classroom.
  • Can make special contribution to our school community, as a Teacher and a Team Member.
  • Is supportive of the ethos of a Church and Trust school.
  • Understands the importance of Child Protection and is committed to the safeguarding of children’s welfare - both at home and in school.

In return, we will offer:

  • A supportive environment where contributions and ideas are encouraged, valued and supported.
  • Happy and motivated children who are eager to learn.
  • A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education.
  • A rewarding and exciting working environment, that inspires and challenges within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
  • Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our brand-new partnership with Perkbox.
  • Employment within one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the Peterborough Diocese, with wider development, training and career opportunities.

Are you ready to seize a wonderful opportunity at a wonderful school? Then please get in touch with us, we would love to hear from you!

Visits during the school day are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office by phone or by email:

office@stjames.pdet.org.uk

01604 751475

St James CE Primary is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust. We are a family of schools across the Peterborough Diocese, and these strong links make special contribution to our children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and learning. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing finances and other central services for the academies within the Trust.

More information about the school and the Trust can be found on the following websites:

https://www.stjames.northants.sch.uk/contact-details/

https://www.pdet.org.uk/

For more information see our Job Description and Personal Specifications.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so please do not delay in applying!

Apply now

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About this school

St James Church of England Primary School

Academy converter · Primary · Ages 3–11

Good
Pupils
445
Avg teacher salary
£42,790
Pupil:teacher ratio
19.8:1
Academy trust
PETERBOROUGH DIOCESE EDUCATION TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Northampton, West Northamptonshire, NN5 7AG

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Salary
£34,069.00 - £46,940.00 Annually (FTE) Pro rata to £20,441.40 to £28,164
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
8 September 2026
Closing date
8 October 2026

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