Class Teacher
Rectory Farm Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 5DD2 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
19 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
6 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks:
Planning, Teaching and Class Management
Teach allocated pupils by planning their teaching to achieve progression of learning through:
- identifying clear teaching objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed;
- setting tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest;
- setting appropriate and demanding expectations;
- setting clear targets, building on prior attainment;
- identifying SEND or very able pupils and providing effective support and challenge for these learners;
- provide clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge;
- make effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study;
- ensure effective teaching and best use of available time; monitor and intervene to ensure sound learning and discipline use a variety of teaching methods to:
i. match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabulary;
ii. use effective questioning, listen carefully to pupils, give attention to errors and misconceptions; iii. select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, I.C.T. and other sources;
- ensure pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught;
- evaluate their own teaching critically to improve effectiveness;
Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting
- Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching;
- mark and monitor pupils' work, giving effective feedback;
- assess and record pupils' progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses, inform planning and recognise the level at which the pupil is achieving;
- prepare and present informative reports to parents.
Other Professional Requirements
- Be a confident and effective user of technology in the classroom;
- Have a thorough working knowledge of teachers' professional duties and legal liabilities;
- operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school;
- establish effective working relationships and set a good example through their presentation and personal and professional conduct;
- endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential and meet high expectations;
- contribute to the corporate life of the school through effective participation in meetings and management systems necessary to coordinate the management of the school;
- take responsibility for their own professional development and duties in relation to school policies and practices;
- liaise effectively with parents and governors;
- take on any additional responsibilities which might from time to time be determined.
What the school offers its staff
There is a vibrancy at Rectory Farm Primary School which has an impact on all who visit us. A walk throughout our school will show a welcoming, calm, purposeful and happy learning environment where our committed team demonstrate high aspirations for children’s achievement. Our ethos, ‘Growing Minds, Shaping Lives’, is reflected in the commitment we show to knowing every child and relishing the challenge of guiding them through their primary phase of education.
We value the importance of a broad curriculum that offers our pupils a wide range of opportunities and nurtures them to be well-rounded, responsible citizens of the future and consequently we are passionate about giving our pupils the best possible educational experiences. Through being part of NPAT (Northamptonshire Primary Academy Trust) we have strong partnerships both locally and nationally, for example, with The University of Northampton, The Royal Shakespeare Company and the National Gallery.
We are committed to staff development and well-being, and we take an evidence-based approach to developing teaching and learning and providing quality professional development for our staff. There are lots of opportunities to work collaboratively and our staff are a friendly and supportive team. NPAT and Ambition Institute are working together to enable us to offer an exciting opportunity dedicated to professional development for our Teaching Assistants – this is due to commence in the Spring Term.
As part of NPAT, Rectory Farm is an exciting place to work: We are positive, have mutual respect and work hard. It is a privilege to be the Executive head teacher of this very special school and, I believe, a wonderful place for children to start their educational journey.
We are seeking to appoint an efficient, motivated and friendly person to join our team.
If you would like to come and visit our happy learning community, we would be delighted to welcome you.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to j.hornett@rfps.org.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Rectory Farm Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 195 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Rectory Farm Primary School website
- Email address
- j.hornett@rfps.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01604411820
Arranging a visit to Rectory Farm Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email j.hornett@rfps.org.uk.
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