Class Teacher

Irthlingborough Junior School, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN9 5TX

55 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  31 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 July 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or Lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (259)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 Annually (FTE) Main Scale

Class Teacher job summary

Irthlingborough Junior School are looking for a teacher to join our school on full-time maternity contract from 2nd November 2026 . We need a teacher who will deliver an exceptional educational experience for our children.

We are looking for an individual who:

Wants to work with enthusiastic and well-behaved children.

Values personal development as well as academic achievement.

Who will contribute to a culture that prioritises pupil and staff wellbeing.

Wants to be part of the enrichment provision that we offer our pupils.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity further please call 01933 654921 or email the Headteacher, Nick Garley at head@irthlingborough-jun.northants-ecl.gov.uk

We are an inclusive and supportive community who will provide excellent opportunities to develop professionally. Our dedicated leadership team is committed to continuous improvement. We work together with our partner schools in the Learning for Life Education Trust, a locally based multi-academy trust.

The closing date for applications is 31st August 2026

Our Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and must have suitable references. This process assists us in maintaining a safe environment for pupils and staff. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Irthlingborough Junior School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 357 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Irthlingborough Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/irthlingborough-junior-school-wellingborough

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