January Start - Primary School Teacher

Aspire People; Kettering; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support from Aspire People

Full-time role starting January 2027

Job summary

Aspire People are recruiting for a Year 2 Class Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Kettering, Northamptonshire from January 2027 until the end of the summer term. It is a full-time, paid-to-scale position.

The ideal candidate holds QTS/FQT, is confident delivering KS1 literacy and numeracy, plans engaging lessons, assesses progress and fosters a positive, inclusive classroom environment to help every child reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS and be a Fully Qualified Teacher (FQT).
• Strong knowledge of the Key Stage 1 curriculum, particularly reading, writing and mathematics.
• Confident in planning, delivering and assessing high-quality teaching.
• High expectations for pupil achievement, behaviour and personal development.
• Able to adapt teaching to meet learners with different abilities and starting points.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• Positive, reflective and collaborative team member.

Responsibilities

• Teaching a Year 2 class on a full-time basis.
• Planning and delivering engaging, high-quality KS1 lessons.
• Assessing and monitoring pupil progress to ensure support and challenge.
• Creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Promoting positive behaviour, independence, resilience and love of learning.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Assessment

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Fully Qualified Teacher (FQT)

Job description

Year 2 Class Teacher
January 2027 Start
Full-Time
Paid to Scale
End of Contract July 2027
Mon-Fri 8:30am - 15:30pm.
Kettering, Northamptonshire.

Aspire People are recruiting for a passionate and dedicated Year 2 Class Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive primary school from January 2027 until the end of the summer term.

Are you an enthusiastic, motivated and committed teacher who wants to make a real difference to children's learning and development? This is an excellent opportunity for a fully qualified teacher to join a supportive school environment where high expectations, inclusion and pupil wellbeing are at the heart of everything.

The school is looking for a teacher who can inspire young learners, deliver engaging lessons and create a positive classroom environment in which every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The Role

• Teaching a Year 2 class on a full-time basis.
• Planning and delivering engaging, high-quality lessons in line with the Key Stage 1 curriculum.
• Supporting pupils' academic progress and preparing them for the transition into Key Stage 2.
• Assessing and monitoring pupil progress to ensure all children are appropriately supported and challenged.
• Creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Promoting positive behaviour, independence, resilience and a love of learning.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and be a Fully Qualified Teacher (FQT).
• Have strong knowledge of the Key Stage 1 curriculum, particularly reading, writing and mathematics.
• Be confident in planning, delivering and assessing high-quality teaching.
• Have high expectations for pupil achievement, behaviour and personal development.
• Be able to adapt teaching to meet the needs of learners with different abilities and starting points.
• Have excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• Be a positive, reflective and collaborative team member who is committed to helping every child succeed.

What's on Offer?

• Full-time teaching position starting in January 2027.
• Contract running until the end of the summer term.
• Salary paid to scale, in line with experience and the applicable teacher pay scale.
• The opportunity to work within a welcoming and supportive primary school.
• Support from the Aspire People team throughout your placement.

Please note: Applicants must hold QTS and be fully qualified for this position. All appointments are subject to the relevant safeguarding and pre-employment checks.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.