Class Teacher at Parklands Primary School

Guilsborough Academy; Northampton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly staff

Professional development

Engaging curriculum

Supportive parents

Creative learning environment

Job summary

Parklands Primary, part of the Preston Hedge's Trust, is looking for a class teacher from September to provide the best opportunities for our children. You will collaborate with a supportive team to ensure the ethos of Fun, Creativity & Achievement is brought to life.

We offer amazing children, supportive parents, creative learning environments and an incredible staff team who are passionate and supportive.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about primary education.
• Willing to train in first aid.
• Keen to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with our supportive team to bring the ethos of Fun, Creativity & Achievement to life.
• Provide high-quality teaching and learning experiences for pupils.
• Engage with parents and the wider school community to support pupil development.

Skills

Enthusiastic about primary education

Team collaboration

Willing to train in first aid

Job description

About this opportunity

We are looking for dynamic and innovative Teacher to join our talented team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic professional who is passionate about teaching and is driven to provide the very best possible teaching and learning experiences for our pupils.

About our School

Parklands Primary is part of the Preston Hedge's Trust which is built on the ethos of Fun, Creativity and Achievement. With these as the foundations of the school, we are committed to making Parklands a very special place to learn; a school which is full of creative, innovative and engaging learning opportunities that encourage pupils to become inquisitive, confident, life-long learners.

Since joining the Preston Hedges Trust in 2018, Parklands Primary has flourished, which was praised in our 2023 Ofsted inspection. Our dedicated team are extremely proud of the school's transformation in a rapid period of time. Parklands offers the opportunity to be part of a very exciting journey as we continue to grow, we are keen to nurture talent at our school and across our wider Trust.

About this Role

From September, we are looking for a class teacher who is driven to provide the very best opportunities for our children. We wish to appoint an individual who is willing to collaborate with our supportive team to ensure that our ethos of Fun, Creativity & Achievement is brought to life.

We can offer amazing children who love to learn; supportive parents, creative learning environments and an incredible staff team who are incredibly passionate and very supportive. Our school is a wonderful and supportive place to learn and work in, so come and find out more about how you can be part of this.

If you are passionate about teaching and committed to providing creative learning experiences, we would love to hear from you! To learn more about the role, this exciting venture and the opportunities that it brings, potential candidates are warmly welcome to meet our Principal, Carmilla, and tour our school. Please contact the school office on 01604 491769 or email [email protected]

The successful applicant should be:

• Enthusiastic about primary education
• Passionate about developing the whole child
• Flexible, motivated and energetic
• Keen to work as part of a team
• Eager to participate in professional development opportunities and keen to learn
• Dedicated to meeting the personal needs of a child
• Committed to upholding all safeguarding policies
• Willing to train in first aid

We can offer:

• A friendly, positive and dynamic staff team
• Professional development opportunities and regular training from our senior leaders
• Positive and hardworking children
• A school with a passion for delivering the highest educational standard
• An exciting, engaging curriculum enjoyed by both the children and adults who deliver it

Our Commitment

Preston Hedges Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All appointments are subject to successful Disclosure and Barring clearance and any other necessary safeguarding checks, satisfactory references and medical clearance. Please be advised that as per KCSIE 2026 all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks.

Our Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be viewed using the following link:

https://prestonhedgestrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Safeguarding-Child-Protection-Policy-2026.pdf

Please also be advised we will take up references prior to interview and that one referee must be your last employer. The school provides equal opportunities to all. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity.

We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.