Key Stage 1 Teacher

From September 2026 we are looking for an excellent, motivated and innovative teacher to join our wonderful team. James Peacock Infant and Nursery School is a welcoming and inclusive school with a strong nurturing ethos. We have high expectations of pupil progress and behaviour and are ambitious for all our staff and children.

At James Peacock, we are committed to a child-centred approach and have developed well-resourced, inspiring learning environments that promote children as independent learners. Our established curriculum develops the whole child, learning behaviours and wellbeing alongside academic progress.

We are looking for someone who: 

•    Embraces our vision and would work dedicatedly to help all children achieve this.
•    Delights in being with children, especially at the start of their educational journey, and puts the children’s       whole development at the heart of their practice
•    Has knowledge of excellent teaching and learning in the Early Years Foundation Stage/ Key Stage 1 
•    Has high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour
•    Build positive relationships with children, staff and parents
•    Understands the importance of and demonstrates high quality adult/pupil interactions 
•    Is keen to further develop to our stimulating environment – both indoors and outdoors
•    Values the integral part of play and active learning in the early developmental stages of a child’s journey
•    Ability to work as team and use their initiative
•    Be able to demonstrate effective behavioural management
•    Values being a member of a strong school community and sincerely values every member of this                   community, and as such, willingly plays an active part in  the wider life of school
•    Is hardworking, has positive energy and knows how to have fun!

In return we can offer you: 

•    An opportunity to work with wonderful children who are keen to learn and will make you smile every day!
•    Purpose built indoor and outdoor environments
•    An environment where you can grow and develop
•    Excellent CPD opportunities, including networks with local schools 
•    A thriving, caring team environment with a supportive senior leadership team
•    An organisation committed to supporting and enabling the wellbeing of all staff
•    A school that believes in nurturing the whole child and places the children at the heart of every decision

If you are keen to be part of our school, please do request further details.  Please complete the application form attached and send it to office@jamespeacock.org.uk

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and actively encouraged before applying. Please telephone the school for an appointment 0115 9144225.

Interviews will take place week commencing 20th July.