Class Teacher

Whittlebury Church of England Primary School, Towcester, Northamptonshire, NN12 8XH

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  25 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Pay Scale
• Additional allowances:

  Main Pay Scale

Class Teacher job summary

Whittlebury CE Primary is searching for an inspirational and committed teacher to join our supportive and friendly team. The role is for a permanent full time position teaching Class 3, a mixed age class comprising of Year 5 & Year 6 children. The school currently has 73 children on roll taught over 3 classes. You will find our children eager to learn with excellent behaviours to learning. We teach a creative curriculum to inspire and spark curiosity to ensure our children are lifeline learners. Throughout the day/week we use a Continuous Provision approach to give pupils access to a variety of activities. We believe that we offer a first class education to ensure all children reach or exceed their full potential.

The ideal candidate must have KS2 experience with a deep understanding of childhood development. We will not consider applications from Early Careers Teachers, however if you are a qualified teacher with the relevant experience and in your early years of teaching and want to grow and develop in a supportive federation then this may be a role for you to consider.

We are looking for a teacher who will create a vibrant, inspiring and engaging classroom environment to promote and support pupil's academic, emotional and social development and foster a positive and respectful atmosphere by promoting excellent behaviours.

We use our setting and environment to its full potential and actively encourage outdoor learning. We are passionate in our belief that every child deserves an excellent education in a safe, happy and supportive environment. Children are treated and taught as individuals to enable them to flourish and grow and be ready for their transition into Secondary Education. We foster good relationships with our stakeholders and work closely with them to support our children. Whittlebury is part of the Forest CE Federation which includes Tiffield, Yardley Gobion, Stoke Bruerne & Gayton Primary Schools. The federation is forward thinking, supportive and fun and is a great place to work. Teachers across the federation plan together and lead their own specific subjects. This enable the workload to be spread and creates a supportive environment with a good work/life balance. Every member of staff is valued and respected. Whittlebury is a unique village primary school within an exciting and unique federation. Each and every staff member is proud to be part of their own small team as well as the larger federation team. Professional development is actively encouraged. The federation will offer you excellent support with your progression.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and must have suitable references.

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

The Forest CE Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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 Whittlebury Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 58 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whittlebury Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whittlebury-church-of-england-primary-school

Small village Primary School, teaching across 3 classes

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