Teacher (Main Scale) - Key Stage 2

St. Marys CofE Primary School; Kettering; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s CE Primary School invites applications for a Teacher (Main Scale) for Key Stage Two. The post is permanent with an additional fixed-term option until 31 August 2027.

The role involves delivering high-quality teaching across KS2 and contributing to school improvement. Starting salary £34,069 to £46,940, 27.50 hours per week, and opportunities for career development within a large Multi-Academy Trust.

Qualifications

• Excellent teaching skills and ability to raise standards.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child protection.
• Ability to contribute to the school community and ethos.

Responsibilities

• Is an excellent teacher.
• Has proven experience in raising standards and improving pupil outcomes.
• Will work hard but have fun in a friendly, driven team.
• Is enthusiastic, approachable, and good humoured and contributes positively to the school community.
• Makes effective use of positive behaviour management strategies.
• Is supportive of the ethos of a Church and Trust school.
• Understands safeguarding responsibilities and child protection.

Skills

Excellent teaching

Positive behaviour management

Job description

Teacher (Main Scale) - Key Stage Two

Contract Type: Opportunities for a permanent post, and a fixed term post until 31 August 2027.

Pay Grade: Grade M1 to M6.

Full Time Salary: £34,069 to £46,940.

Hours: 27.50 hours per week.

Starting: 1 January 2027

A fantastic opportunity has arisen at St Mary’s CE Primary School! We are looking to recruit a passionate, caring and enthusiastic teacher who is able and willing to support, inspire and lead the brilliant children in our school. There is potential for future career development and wider experience as we seek to improve middle leadership skills and pupil outcomes within our Key Stage 2 teams. You will be joining a team that works cohesively, supporting every child and adult to flourish.

Here at St Mary’s we offer a well-balanced, engaging and relevant curriculum, enabling our children to learn about their local environment and the ever-changing world they live in. We are fortunate to have extensive outdoor space and offer a wide range of curriculum enrichment through trips, visitors and extra-curricular activities. We foster an enthusiasm for learning that remains throughout their life while equipping our pupils with the physical, emotional, social and intellectual skills they need to be happy and successful.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

• Is an excellent teacher.
• Has proven experience in raising standards and improving pupil outcomes.

• Will work hard but have fun and enjoy working on our friendly, driven team.

• Is enthusiastic, approachable, and good humoured and will contribute positively to our school community.

• Makes effective use of positive behaviour management strategies.

• Is supportive of the ethos of a Church and Trust school.

• Understands the importance of Child Protection and is committed to the safeguarding of children.

• Is an excellent teacher.

In return, we will offer:

• A supportive environment where strong pedagogy is actively coached and teachers are invested in.

• A vibrant team with a collaborative and supportive school and trust community.

• Happy and motivated children who are eager to learn.

• A rewarding and exciting working environment, that inspires and challenges within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.

• Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our brand-new partnership with Perkbox.

• Employment within one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the Peterborough Diocese, with wider development, training and career opportunities.

St Marys CE Primary is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust. We are a family of schools across the Peterborough Diocese, and these strong links make special contribution to our children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and learning. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing finances and other central services for the academies within the Trust.

More information about the school and the Trust can be found on the following websites:

https://www.stmaryscebl.info/

https://www.pdet.org.uk/

For more information see our Job Description and Personal Specifications.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so please do not delay in applying!