Classroom Teacher

Teach Midlands; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Teach Midlands seeks applications for a teaching role at Castle Academy in Northampton. The role involves a commitment to inclusion and high educational standards, ensuring that all children achieve their best. You will support students' learning while fostering effective relationships rooted in respect.

The successful candidate will collaborate with parents, governors, and colleagues to promote the best interests of all pupils, contributing to a positive educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class/es.
• Achieve the highest possible standards in work and conduct.
• Build relationships rooted in mutual respect with pupils.
• Work collaboratively with parents, governors, and external agencies.

Job description

EMAT is an exciting, innovative, and growing organisation where we strive to do things differently, aligned with our core values and purpose: that every child deserves to be the best they can be. Our Trust was incorporated in July 2012 to establish, maintain, manage, and develop academies and free schools as world‑class centres of excellence. We are a collaborative partnership that currently includes an all‑through school in Northampton, a secondary school in Oundle, and five primary schools in Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes. By working for our Trust, you’ll be able to take advantage of a wealth of professional development and support opportunities, as well as a range of employee benefits.

These include:

• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• Career and leadership opportunities within our growing family of schools.
• A confidential 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Flu jabs for all staff.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to health and wellbeing benefits, including an online GP.
• Access to an employee lifestyle savings platform.
• Generous family leave.

About the School

Castle Academy is a local school with a global vision, and this is at the very core of our curriculum offer. Every school in the East Midlands Academy Trust (EMAT) is committed to providing the highest standard of education so that all children are supported to be the best that they can be. This will be achieved by the delivery of a well‑planned and highly effective inclusive curriculum which is driven by our values.

General Roles and Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class/es, promoting inclusion and ensuring equality of opportunity for all.
• Be responsible and accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct.
• Treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position.
• Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils.

A Note for Recruitment Agencies

We have a team of internal recruiters, and we advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance, then we will reach out to our trusted partners. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.

EMAT reserves the right to withdraw this advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

EMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). References will be taken up before interviews are offered.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, or age.

EMAT encourage a “Speak Up” culture where colleagues are encouraged to raise any concerns relating to risk or wrongdoing. You will be responsible for ensuring that colleagues are supported where necessary to raise concerns without blame or recrimination and should pro‑actively raise concerns should they come to your attention.

Location Saint George's Street, Northampton NN1 2TR, UK