EYFS/ Year 1 Teacher

Magdalen Academy

• Salary: Qualified Teachers Pay Scales: Main Pay Scale (MPS)
• Required September 2026
• 1.0fte
• Permanent
• Not suitable for ECT’s

 Magdalen Academy is a rural school which works alongside Wimbotsham and Stow Academy and St Germans Academy under the leadership of a joint head teacher who is committed to the education of the whole child. We are looking forward to our KS2 SEMH SRB opening at Magdalen in September 2026.

At Magdalen, you will find a warm and friendly atmosphere, with a purposeful learning environment, including a sensory room and circuits trail, a well-stocked school library and excellent outside space. We aim to provide happy and supportive surroundings for the children in our care and have in place a wide range of learning experiences to ensure the full growth and development of the child – physically, intellectually, socially, and morally.

Our school has continued to go from strength to strength since our GOOD Ofsted Inspection in May 2024 and this is a great opportunity to join our team. We are looking for a teacher to join our team in our EYFS/ Year 1 class. You will have the support of two teaching assistants  with the mix of Preschool to Year 1. Each member of staff takes an active role in leading the whole school’s development and offers excellent opportunities for personal and professional development.

Are you:

• Passionate about teaching, learning and inclusion.
• Flexible in your approach to contributing to a strong team.
• Knowledgeable about Early Years, Key Stage 1 and phonics
• Plan and provide purposeful provision for our learners from Preschool to Year 1
• Keen to capitalise on the advantages of three small schools working in partnership.
• Able to demonstrate high expectations of pupil achievement regardless of background.

Also

• Able to offer subject leadership.
• Keen to make the most of our creative curriculum and learning outdoors.
• Interested in career progression.

If so, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the post please email office@mag.unity-ed.uk or phone on 01553 810326. Visits to the school encouraged.

 How to apply

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We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post will come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.

Unity Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure & Barring Service and at least 2 references which cover the last 3 years; for all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either Children or Vulnerable Adults. Please be advised that references may be requested prior to interview for roles within our Schools.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.