Classroom Teacher

Victoria Primary Academy, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, NN8 4NT

34 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: 32,916.00 - 51,048.00

Classroom Teacher job summary

CLASS TEACHER KS1 or KS2

Victoria Primary Academy, Finedon Road, Wellingborough, NN8 4NT

Main Pay Range or UPS

Full Time

Full STPC & continuous local government service*

 

Ready to make a real impact as a Class Teacher in KS1 or KS2? Join Victoria Primary Academy and help shape our pupils’ continued success. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact and contribute to the strong, sustained achievement of Victoria Primary Academy and its pupils.

 

At Victoria we aspire to achieve the very best for every single pupil. As noted by OFSTED “‘Aspiration’ is a key word at Victoria Primary Academy. It is central to everything leaders do, from the design of the school’s ambitious curriculum to the awe-inspiring trips on offer.”

 

Do you have..

·      the ability to deliver high quality teaching and achieve strong outcomes?

·      imagination, drive, determination and enthusiasm?

·      a passion for learning, with a commitment to offering the very best experiences for children?

·      the ability to create a safe and rich learning environment for our pupils?

 

What can you expect when joining Victoria Primary Academy, a member of Hatton Academies Trust?

·      A high standard of investment in professional development and guidance- we nurture, build and celebrate our staff.   

·      A rich and well-designed curriculum, with enrichment and cultural capital at its heart

·      Kind, caring and well-behaved children

·      An extremely supportive and friendly team.

·      An excellent leadership team, who value and support staff. Our leadership vision is built on trust and empowers all members of the team to develop and progress.

·      A team of dedicated support staff to enhance Teaching and Learning and undertake tasks which do not require the professional skills & expertise of a teacher

 

Reducing workload and improving staff well-being are priorities for the Board of Directors at Hatton Academies Trust. We fully support workload reform and the development of teachers; enabling them to concentrate on teaching and learning and we believe every teacher is entitled to the best possible CPD.

 

About the Academy

 

Victoria Primary Academy is a two-form entry school situated on the edge of Wellingborough. We are part of Hatton Academies Trust. Victoria Primary Academy is proud to be a diverse school, with pupils from a range of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. Over half our pupils speak English as an additional language, with 44 different languages being spoken across the academy. We are an inclusive school where we work together to ensure all members of our academy community can reach their potential and fulfil our mission statement: Creating Learners without Limits.

 

At Victoria we aspire to achieve the very best for every single pupil. As noted by OFSTED “‘Aspiration’ is a key word at Victoria Primary Academy. It is central to everything leaders do, from the design of the school’s ambitious curriculum to the awe-inspiring trips on offer.”

About the Trust

We are a family of schools committed to outstanding education and improving life chances for every child. Our culture is rooted in collaboration, integrity, and ambition, with a clear focus on inclusion and high expectations.

 

You can apply for this vacancy plus see a job description and further details about the post and the academy from our website: Vacancies | Hatton Academies Trust  

We welcome candidates who would like a tour of our friendly Academy, and to speak to members of our team. Please contact Ian Pearson, Principal at Victoria Primary Academy, on pearsoni@victoriaprimaryacademy.org.uk to arrange an appointment. 

Closing date for receipt of applications: 9.00am on Monday 20th April 2026.

 

Interviews will be held week beginning 27th April 2026

Our recruitment processes help us understand what you uniquely contribute. Submissions that rely too heavily on AI risk obscuring the very qualities we are looking to discover. If you use AI, let it support your thinking, not replace it.

Education without limits; Integrity at all times

Hatton Academies Trust are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from appropriately qualified persons regardless of gender, race, religion, disability or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure Bureau Service check and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references.

*Subject to eligibility. T&C’s apply

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

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 Victoria Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 413 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Victoria Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/victoria-primary-academy-wellingborough

Victoria Primary Academy is a two form entry primary school in the centre of Wellingborough, Northants. We are proud to be a member of Hatton Academies Trust and work closely with other schools within the trust to prepare our learners for life.

At the heart of everything we do for children and families is our safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment where every member of our community is valued and respected. As part of this, we have developed strong relationships with parents and carers to ensure that children reach their full potential.

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