Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Salary: MPS/UPS
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025
A vibrant and nurturing primary school in Kettering is looking for an enthusiastic Reception Class Teacher to join its dedicated Early Years team. This role is ideal for a passionate EYFS practitioner who believes in the power of play, exploration, and emotional development in the early years of school.
The school offers a welcoming and well-resourced environment, with spacious indoor and outdoor learning areas designed to foster independence and creativity. Staff work closely together to plan a balanced curriculum that promotes early literacy, numeracy, and personal, social and emotional development, while ensuring every child feels secure and inspired.
As part of a caring and professional team, you'll be supported in your development and encouraged to bring your unique style and energy to the role. The leadership team actively promotes staff wellbeing, ensuring a healthy work-life balance and recognising the important role Early Years teachers play in laying the foundation for lifelong learning.
What the School Offers:
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A well-established and collaborative EYFS team
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Access to high-quality phonics and early reading resources
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Supportive mentoring and professional development
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Strong links with families and local networks to enhance provision
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A school culture rooted in respect, joy, and purposeful learning
What We’re Looking For:
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A qualified and confident EYFS teacher with a strong grasp of the EYFS Framework
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A nurturing professional who fosters secure relationships with children and families
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Someone with strong knowledge of early phonics, language development, and outdoor learning
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A reflective practitioner who contributes positively to a team culture
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Someone passionate about supporting children’s early development, independence, and creativity
Apply now to join an inspiring early years environment where both pupils and practitioners are supported to flourish