Class Teacher (Upper Foundation/Reception)

As part of our continued growth, Middlestown Primary Academy are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a talented, creative and dedicated Class Teacher to join our Upper Foundation (Reception) team on a full-time basis.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking practitioner who is committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences for our children. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with their designated year group partner and wider teaching team, contributing to our supportive and inclusive environment.

Applicants should have experience of teaching within the Early Years setting, with a strong understanding of the Early Years Framework, including the Development Matters guidance. Experience in delivering phonics would be advantageous. Ideally, candidates will have worked within an EYFS unit that includes Lower Foundation and feel comfortable being part of a large, collaborative team.

This is fantastic opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and ambitious school community. Our Academy prides itself on being a warm and welcoming place to work, with a dedicated team of supportive staff and wonderful children. We actively encourage all staff to contribute to the wider life of the school and offer ongoing support for professional development.

Applications are welcomed from teachers across the experience range. We offer an extensive programme of academy and Trust professional development to ensure all colleagues continue to develop as practitioners and have opportunities to work collaboratively across subjects and across academies within our Trust.

Early Career Teachers (ECTs) will have an experienced subject mentor assigned from day one in post. Colleagues are supported through their early career years with regular check ins from line managers and opportunities to meet with other ECT’s across the Trust and colleagues from HR where any further support and guidance may be required. We are an inclusive academy and Trust and embrace opportunities to develop all colleagues on their journey to success. All newly appointed teaching colleagues receive a bespoke onboarding induction including their first day off timetable to ensure sufficient time and preparation can take place.

If you have the vision and skills to deliver inspirational teaching whilst having the focus and drive to ensure successful outcomes are reached we’d love to hear from you.

We are confident that new staff joining our Trust will feel welcomed and happy to have chosen us. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit prior to applying. Visits to the Academy are available on the following dates/times:

• Monday 13 April at 2.30pm

• Tuesday 14 April at 9.00am

• Wednesday 15 April at 9.00am

• Monday 20 April at 2:30pm

• Thursday 23 April at 2:30pm

Please contact the Admin Team on admin@middlestown.accordmat.org or 01924 278290 to arrange a visit for one of the dates/times above.

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits and we also encourage prospective candidates to look at our website for further information regarding our ‘People Pledge’ and our recently launched Employee Benefit package Working For Our Trust - Accord.

Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Technology scheme via SmartTech*

• Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards

• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans

• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans

• Cycle to Work Scheme*

• Free annual flu jab

• Free, on-site parking at every site

• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*restrictions apply

The Accord Multi Academy Trust was established in September 2016 and is currently made up of five academies, four of which were the founding members of the Trust. The Trust is committed to providing world class education for all our young people within our community and as such we recognise the pivotal role that our staff team have in this respect. The Trust places at the heart of its development a commitment to high quality professional development for all staff who join the Trust. We understand that by investing in our staff we will create an organisation with a shared vision and values that will transform education for young people.

We offer a supportive work environment with a dedicated and approachable central operational team and an educational strategy group who will work with you in order for you to reach your career goals and aspirations.

For an informal discussion about this position, please contact the Admin Team at Middlestown Primary Academy on 01924 278290.

Application forms are available from https://accordmat.org/join-our-team/our-vacancies/

Completed application forms to be returned to hr@accordmat.org

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 24 April 2026.

Interviews likely to be held week commencing 27 April 2026.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Accord Multi Academy Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

We are committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles at the Trust. We welcome and encourage applications from, but not limited to Black, Asian, other ethnic minority groups, individuals who identify as LGBT+; and/or are registered with a disability. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

The Accord Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.