Class Teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is recruiting in a school community that prioritises happy, confident learners who feel listened to, valued and proud of their school. Staff are supported by a caring team, with collaboration and professional growth at the heart of daily practice.

We emphasise an engaging curriculum, stretching every pupil and fostering curiosity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning within a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Is passionate about teaching and committed to achieving the very best outcomes for every child.
• Builds positive, nurturing relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Has high expectations for behaviour, learning and personal development.
• Creates engaging lessons that inspire curiosity, challenge thinking and foster a love of learning.
• Is reflective, enthusiastic and keen to contribute to the wider life and development of our school.
• Shares our belief that every child should be encouraged, enjoy learning and have the opportunity to excel.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Is passionate about teaching and committed to achieving the very best outcomes for every child.
• Builds positive, nurturing relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Has high expectations for behaviour, learning and personal development.
• Creates engaging lessons that inspire curiosity, challenge thinking and foster a love of learning.
• Is reflective, enthusiastic and keen to contribute to the wider life and development of our school.
• Shares our belief that every child should be encouraged, enjoy learning and have the opportunity to excel.

What the school offers its staff

• Children at the heart of everything – We want our children to be happy, confident learners who feel listened to, valued and proud of their school.
• High aspirations for all – We are ambitious for every child and committed to ensuring that all pupils, regardless of their starting points, are supported and challenged to succeed.
• A team that cares – We value collaboration, kindness, professional trust and looking after one another. We know that when staff feel supported, children thrive.
• A culture of growth – We are continually reflecting, learning and improving together. We welcome new ideas, celebrate successes and see professional development as an opportunity to grow.
• A love of learning beyond the classroom – We want our children to experience a rich and engaging curriculum that sparks curiosity, develops independence and creates lasting memories.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.