class teacher

St Lawrence Primary School; Wymington; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

St Lawrence Church of England Primary School in Northamptonshire is seeking an experienced Class Teacher (Year 6) to cover a maternity leave. This full-time role runs until August 2027 and begins in September 2024.

The successful candidate will promote the school's faith life and deliver Quality First Teaching in a small, supportive environment. You will join a caring community with a Nursery Unit, CPD opportunities, and a focus on high standards, teamwork and positive contributions to the wider

Qualifications

• Experience as a Year 6 class teacher leading quality first teaching.
• Ability to promote the faith life of the school.
• Highly motivated, adaptable and committed to high standards.
• Able to work in partnership with colleagues and contribute to the wider school team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Quality First Teaching in Year 6.
• Provide maternity cover until August 2027.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support school ethos.

Job description

Class Teacher at St Lawrence Church of England Primary School

Job Reference #: EDV/2026/SLCEPS/08836

Location: Manor Lane, Wymington, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 9LL

Contract Type: Maternity Cover

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £38,400.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE)

Closing Date: Midnight, Sun 18th Oct, 2026

Start Date: 01/09/2024

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): W/B 19/10/2026

About this Role

St Lawrence Primary School would like to appoint an experienced class teacher for Year 6 to provide maternity cover until August 2027. St Lawrence is a good school with children who are enthusiastic and willing to learn. We are a small Primary School, we cater for children in the 3-11 age range. Within the school we also have a Nursery Unit and accept children once they have reached their third birthday.

We require a teacher who is:

• willing to participate in and promote the faith life of the school.
• able to deliver Quality First Teaching.
• highly motivated, adaptable and committed to achieving high standards in all areas.
• able to work in partnership with colleagues and make a positive contribution to the wider school team.

We can offer you:

• a caring school community.
• a nurturing team environment.
• a range of CPD opportunities to further develop your practice.

Applications

Applications are sought from suitably qualified and experienced teachers who would support and contribute to the ethos of the school.

St Lawrence Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.