Class Teacher

Rugby Free Primary School, Rugby, Warwickshire, CV23 0PD

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st January 2027

• Closing date

  21 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £38,400.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE) M3 - UPS3 (Potential TLR available for the right candidate), 32.5 hours, Fulltime

Class Teacher job summary

Class Teacher Position

Location: Rugby Free Primary School, Rugby, Warwickshire
Salary: M3 - UPS3 £38,400 - £52,835 FTE (Potential TLR available for the right candidate)

Starting: 1st January 2027

A vacancy has arisen for an inspiration KS1 teacher to join our friendly team due to the current postholder gaining a promotion. It would suit either someone in their early years of teaching or someone with experience.

We also have the possibility of KS1 Phase Leader being available for the right candidate too, which would come with time out of class and an additional payment, to fulfill the role successfully.

We are aware this advert is on a tight turnaround, therefore if you wish to have a discussion with the headteacher or senior leader, please do contact the school office and we can arrange that for you on 01788 222088 or email office@rugbyfreeprimary.co.uk

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher?

Do you put children’s learning, emotional and social development at the heart of everything you do?

Are you a team player who loves working with fantastic pupils and colleagues?

If the answer is yes, please come and visit us and apply!

We are looking to extend our team of professionals who bring interest, ideas and enthusiasm to match that of the Trust, Governors and the current Staff.

Rugby Free Primary School is a 4-11 school which opened in September 2015 with three Reception classes in a newly refurbished building in Central Park. We are part of the Triumph Learning Trust. We welcome children of all abilities and from all backgrounds. We are non-selective, non-denominational and are free for all to attend. We provide a high quality, local school with an exciting and broad curriculum.

As an experienced teacher, you will be able to demonstrate a record of excellent practice in the classroom, commitment to CPD and innovative curriculum ideas.

The successful candidate will be supported by a senior leadership team who have the highest ambitions for the school, its children and its staff. We will support the successful candidate in their professional development and progression will be fully supported and nurtured.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 21st October 2026

Interviews: Thursday 22nd October 2026

(please apply ASAP as we may shortlist as we receive applications and reserve the right to withdraw/close the advert early)

RFPS is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and will be required to disclose all relevant information for appropriate safeguarding checks. RFPS will also be conducting online searches as part of KCiSE 2023 guidance.

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 Rugby Free Primary School

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 422 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Rugby Free Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rugby-free-primary-school

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