Part time class teacher- fixed term

Standens Barn Primary School; Northampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Standens Barn Primary School in Northampton is seeking a full-time, enthusiastic and committed class teacher for Key Stage 1, with some PPA in KS2, starting January 2027.

The school prides itself on a welcoming, inclusive ethos and a team approach. You will help deliver a broad, engaging curriculum within our BEST values—Brave, Enthusiastic, Safe and Thoughtful—while building strong relationships with pupils and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Confident, creative teacher with a passion for primary education.
• Reflective practitioner eager to develop practice and explore new methods.
• Strong communication, organisational and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach an engaged and enthusiastic KS1 class.
• Collaborate with colleagues to drive excellence in teaching and learning.
• Provide strong curriculum leadership and ensure a broad, balanced curriculum.
• Support a dedicated team and foster professional growth.

Job description

Would you like to join our dedicated team and see what BEST looks like?

We are seeking a full time enthusiastic, committed and exceptional class teacher for Key Stage 1, with some teaching of PPA in KS2 starting in January 2027.

The successful candidate must be able to build positive relationships with their pupils and will actively promote the schools BEST values - Brave, Enthusiastic, Safe & Thoughtful.

Standens Barn Primary School is a welcoming and friendly school which thrives on a team approach and a caring ethos. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and collaborative approach to education. We ensure that we provide our children with high quality education as well as supporting and developing their independence. Our mission, ‘My BEST, Your BEST, Our BEST", is at the heart of everything we do in our school. We are BRAVE, ENTHUSIASTIC, SAFE and THOUGHTFUL (BEST).

Our dedicated team of staff strive to deliver an exciting and inspiring curriculum to ensure our children make excellent academic progress whilst developing the skills they need to achieve their goals and to reach for their aspirations.

We place great value on the teaching and learning of core and foundation subjects whilst continually encouraging our children to be creative and to explore ideas through a variety of themed days and extracurricular clubs.

Our whole school staff continually strive to ensure we prepare our children for the world in which they live and to equip them to be resilient. We develop their interactions and expose them to new experiences and opportunities.

We are very proud of the wonderful community we have. The support we receive from our parents, families and visitors is invaluable to us and plays a significant role in helping the children make progress.

We warmly welcome you to visit our school first hand and to watch us being BEST- you will be impressed by what you see and how we work.

This post is open to all teachers, including ECTs, although experience in KS1 and 2 is preferred.

About the Role

• Teach an engaged and enthusiastic class.


• Collaborate with colleagues to drive excellence in teaching and learning.


• Provide strong curriculum leadership, ensuring the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum.


• Support a dedicated team, fostering collaboration and professional growth.

What We’re Looking For

• A confident, creative teacher, eager to make a difference to children’s learning


• Passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning


• A reflective practitioner, keen to further develop their practice and explore new ways of improving teaching and learning


• Strong curriculum leadership skills and the ability to inspire and guide others.


• Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.


• A commitment to upholding the vision and values of our school community.

What We Offer

• A supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment.


• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.


• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our pupils and the wider school community.

Standens Barn Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants and references will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview and will form part of the interview process. The successful applicant will also be expected to have two satisfactory references and undertake a medical questionnaire.