Class Teacher

Overstone Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 0AG

15 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  1 January 2027

• Latest start date

  12 April 2027

• Closing date

  18 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 November 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (572)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 - M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Is passionate about teaching and committed to achieving the very best outcomes for every child.
• Builds positive, nurturing relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Has high expectations for behaviour, learning and personal development.
• Creates engaging lessons that inspire curiosity, challenge thinking and foster a love of learning.
• Is reflective, enthusiastic and keen to contribute to the wider life and development of our school.
• Shares our belief that every child should be encouraged, enjoy learning and have the opportunity to excel.

What the school offers its staff

✨ Children at the heart of everything – We want our children to be happy, confident learners who feel listened to, valued and proud of their school.

✨ High aspirations for all – We are ambitious for every child and committed to ensuring that all pupils, regardless of their starting points, are supported and challenged to succeed.

✨ A team that cares – We value collaboration, kindness, professional trust and looking after one another. We know that when staff feel supported, children thrive.

✨ A culture of growth – We are continually reflecting, learning and improving together. We welcome new ideas, celebrate successes and see professional development as an opportunity to grow.

✨ A love of learning beyond the classroom – We want our children to experience a rich and engaging curriculum that sparks curiosity, develops independence and creates lasting memories.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Overstone Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Overstone Primary School website
• Email address: l.broderick@overstoneprimaryschool.org.uk
• Phone number: 01604493861
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/overstone-primary-school

Overstone Primary School is a traditional, successful and expanding one-form entry primary school, currently with 159 pupil on roll ranging from 4-11 years old. The school is situated in the highly desirable rural village of Overstone, Northamptonshire, with easy access to the A45 and A43. Our well-motivated pupils leave the school having enjoyed academic and extra-curricular success, along with positive behaviour and attitudes. We received a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted in June 2017.

Arranging a visit to Overstone Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.broderick@overstoneprimaryschool.org.uk.

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