Class Teacher

Kings Heath Primary Academy; Northampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues

Health and Wellbeing including EAP

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Discounts on car leasing

Holiday discounts

Cinema tickets

Restaurant booking discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Kings Heath Primary Academy in Northampton is seeking a Class Teacher to join our ambitious, creative team. You will carry out the professional duties of a teacher under the Headteacher, deliver engaging lessons and contribute to a world-class curriculum.

We welcome Qualified Teacher Status or ECT and evidence of sustained INSET/CPD, with experience of teaching and high standards of class teaching. You will support safeguarding and work within a supportive Trust and staff teams.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status or ECT.
• Evidence of sustained participation in INSET/CPD.
• Experience of teaching and demonstrable high standards of class teaching.
• Understanding of effective assessment and target setting procedures.
• Play an important part in safeguarding of children.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the professional duties of a teacher under the Headteacher's direction.
• Teach effectively with thorough curriculum knowledge and assess pupil progress.
• Use a range of teaching strategies and follow academy policies on behaviour and classroom management.
• Contribute to safeguarding and welfare of pupils.

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or ECT

Job description

Kings Heath Primary Academy is now recruiting for a Class Teacher.

If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded, and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.

Providing our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.

We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the Trust’s vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

About the role

Carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with the academy’s policies under the direction of the Headteacher.

Be an effective professional who demonstrates thorough curriculum knowledge, can teach and assess effectively, take responsibility for professional development and has pupils who achieve well.

Use a range of appropriate strategies and follow Academy policies for teaching/tutoring, behaviour management and classroom management.

Starting 04/01/2027

About our Academy

At Kings Heath Primary Academy, we are a happy and skilled close-knit team of teachers and support staff who work together to achieve the best outcomes for our well behaved and enthusiastic pupils. Staff here are all encouraged to be ambitious, develop their careers and we aim to provide personalised, professional development to suit the needs of the individual.

Salary & Benefits

M1 - UPS3 £34,069 to £52,835( Fixed term contract until August 2027)

Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education

Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

Awards and Recognition Scheme

Flexible working patterns

Benefits Platform:

• discounts on car leasing
• holiday discounts
• cinema tickets
• restaurant booking discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who we are looking for:

Qualified Teacher Status or ECT.

Evidence of sustained participation in INSET/CPD Experience of teaching Demonstrable evidence of high standards of class teaching.

Experience of managing teaching resources Awareness of current developments in Education and the implications of these.

Understanding of effective assessment and target setting procedures.

Play an important part in the wider safeguarding of children - identifying concerns, sharing information and taking prompt action to safeguard and protect them.

Evidence of sustained participation in INSET/CPD .

Play an important part in the wider safeguarding of children - identifying concerns, sharing information and taking prompt action to safeguard and protect them.

Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.

Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.

of sporting and cultural enrichment.

Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.