Class Teacher
Kingsthorpe Village Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 6QLThis job expired on 31 March 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
31 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 March 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an exciting opportunity for a creative class teacher to join our fabulous team at KVPS.
We are looking for someone who has a real
passion for teaching and learning and wants to provide the best for our
children. Quality CPD, coaching and
access to genuine support from the senior leadership team is on offer alongside
a friendly and highly caring ethos.
What the school offers its staff
Kingsthorpe Village Primary is a one form entry primary school with 207 pupils currently on roll. The school has the advantage of being well resourced and has its very own Wellbeing Hub. Staff and pupil wellbeing remain a key driver at the school and both pupils and staff are highly conscientious and hardworking. KVPS is a great place to work and teacher vacancies at our school do not come around often. Parents and governors are highly supportive of the school and there exists a strong community spirit.
A full-time class teacher role has become available for September 2025 and we are seeking a teacher who understands what learning is and can make it meaningful for all our children on a daily basis.
We can offer excellently behaved pupils who are resilient and enjoy their learning. Our children and teachers take pride in their school with our three key drivers being The Arts, Wellbeing and Initiative. We have a great range of staff expertise and experience across the school and for the last decade have performed at the recognised “GOOD” level with OFSTED as a grant-maintained school. Our curriculum is highly developed, inspiring and fun.
Kingsthorpe VillagePrimary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All appointments are subject to successful Disclosure & Barring clearance, references and medical clearance. The school provides equal opportunities for all. please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Please visit the school website to access the school’s child protection policy and practices.
Visits to the school are highly recommended, if you would like to make an appointment please contact:
Ms Sue Green, School Business Manager
Tel: 01604 714223
Email: bursar@kvps.northants-ecl.gov.uk
Website: www.kingsthorpevps.co.uk
Please download and complete the Teacher application form and include a cover letter outlining why you want to apply for this position.
The closing date for applications is 1pm on Wednesday 26 March 2025
Interviews: Monday 31st March 2025
Further information about the job
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.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Kingsthorpe Village Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 207 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kingsthorpe Village Primary School website
- Email address
- bursar@kvps.northants-ecl.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 01604 714223
KVPS is an average sized primary school with enthusiastic children who care for each other and their school.
We are passionate about providing a curriculum which is fit for purpose and relevant to our community that inspires our children. We have a strong TEAM ethos that is embedded in the school where staff are respected as professionals and work closely together. We received a strong good during our last OFSTED inspection in May 2016 and am proud of all our achievements since then.
Arranging a visit to Kingsthorpe Village Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@kvps.northants-ecl.gov.uk.
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