Class Teacher - UKS2

Sywell Church of England Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN6 0AW

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (616)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £46,940.00 Annually (FTE)

Class Teacher - UKS2 job summary

“Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves.”

Teacher (Main Scale)

If you are eager to develop your career as an outstanding teacher and make a lasting impact on the lives of children, within a school where every member of the community is valued, supported and encouraged to flourish - then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are a small, village school that prides itself on the approach to all aspects of school life being founded in our school values of love, fellowship and respect, where we all ‘Work Together in God’s Hands.” We have a passion and love for nature, and outdoor learning is part of the curriculum offer for all children in the school. The learning environments both inside and outside the school are inviting, engaging and nurturing. We show our love of God’s natural world through our creation themed internal decoration and external offerings of Forest School, an outdoor classroom and covered learning areas.

Our school values are the foundations that underpin our holistic approach to support the whole child as an individual in their educational, social and spiritual growth. Together, we endeavour to ensure that every member of our community feels they are an important and values part of our school.

“Teachers feel that leaders manage staff workload well. Leaders support staff well-being. Staff also appreciate the high-quality training that they receive to improve their practice, including training from the trust.” - OFSTED 2023

We are looking to recruit a passionate, caring and enthusiastic Upper Key Stage 2 Teacher, to join our committed team, who is dedicated to supporting, inspiring and leading the brilliant children in our school. Working together and supporting every child to flourish, feel safe, and enjoy the exciting journey of learning and discovery. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a caring Church of England school where children are at the heart of everything we do, relationships matter, and learning is brought to life through a rich and engaging curriculum.

We are looking to appoint someone who:

• Is enthusiastic, approachable, and friendly.
• Ensures all children feel safe, happy, and able to learn.
• Has proven experience in delivering the curriculum in a creative and tailored way, to sustain the academic achievement of all pupils.
• Is confident in using a range of behaviour management strategies.
• Is committed to supporting, motivating, and challenging the learning of children of all abilities within the classroom.
• Can make special contribution to our school community, as a Teacher and a Team Member.
• Is supportive of the ethos of a Church and Trust school.
• Understands the importance of Child Protection and is committed to the safeguarding of children’s welfare - both at home and in school.

In return, we will offer:

• A supportive environment where contributions and ideas are encouraged, valued and supported.
• Happy and motivated children who are eager to learn.
• A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education.
• A rewarding and exciting working environment, that inspires and challenges within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
• Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our brand-new partnership with Perkbox.
• Employment within one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the Peterborough Diocese, with wider development, training and career opportunities.

Are you ready to seize a wonderful opportunity at a wonderful village school? Then please get in touch with us, we would love to hear from you!

Visits during the school day are welcome and encouraged. Please contact the school office by email: office@sywell.pdet.org.uk or phone: 01604 644565

Sywell CE Primary is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust. We are a family of schools across the Peterborough Diocese, and these strong links make special contribution to our children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and learning. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing finances and other central services for the academies within the Trust.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so please do not delay in applying!

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.

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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 Sywell Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 101 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Sywell Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sywell-church-of-england-primary-school

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