Class Teacher

Job Title: Class Teacher

E‑ACT The Grange School

Want to make a difference to young people?

Joining E‑ACT The Grange School means becoming part of a vibrant, child‑centred community. If you are passionate about supporting children, embracing diversity, and helping shape a school where ambition and opportunity flourish, we would love to welcome you to the team.

Discover more at https://thegrangeschool.e-act.org.uk/

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our team at The Grange. The successful candidate will teach within EYFS for the next academic year, so we are looking for someone with a passion for early years education, while holding the flexibility and qualifications to teach across all primary year groups.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and inclusive learning experiences in line with the EYFS Framework, ensuring all children make excellent progress from their starting points.
• Establish a safe, stimulating, and welcoming classroom where children feel valued, develop confidence, and are encouraged to explore, learn, and achieve.
• Observe, assess, and track children's development across all areas of learning, using assessment information to inform planning and support individual needs.
• Develop positive relationships with parents and carers, maintaining effective communication to support children's learning, wellbeing, and successful transition into school life.

• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all pupils, ensuring their social, emotional, and academic needs are met while contributing to a positive and inclusive school culture.

Pay range:

• M1 - M6 £34,069 - £46,940
• Full Time
• Permanent

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified Teacher Status (or recognised equivalent)
• Degree in subject specialism
• Proven experience delivering outstanding teaching and learning, demonstrating high standards and effective classroom practice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families.
• Ability to create an inclusive and inspiring learning environment, meeting the needs of learners from diverse backgrounds.

E‑ACT The Grange School - Dream, Believe, Achieve

E‑ACT The Grange School is a welcoming and ambitious primary academy in Daventry, committed to broadening horizons and opening hearts, minds, and opportunities for every child. Grounded in a clear and powerful ethos — every child, every lesson, every day — we strive to create a nurturing, inclusive environment where pupils feel safe, supported, and inspired to achieve their very best.

Our school values of Bravery, Belonging, Spark, Soul, Craft, and Change shape everyday life at The Grange. We offer enriching learning experiences during and beyond the school day, supported by a dedicated staff team who set high expectations and work collaboratively to ensure children thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

What are we about?

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

Benefits: 

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

 E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.