ECT Vacancy

Pineham Barns Primary School, Northamptonshire, NN4 9FF

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  5 May 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: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Scale
• Additional allowances:

  Main Scale

ECT Vacancy job summary

We are looking for dynamic and innovative ECTs to join our talented team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic professional who is passionate about teaching and is driven to provide the very best possible teaching and learning experiences for our pupils.

Pineham Barns is part of the Preston Hedge’s Trust which is built on the ethos of Fun, Creativity and Achievement. With these as the foundations of the school, we are committed to making Pineham Barns a very special place to learn; a school which is full of creative, innovative and engaging learning opportunities that encourage pupils to become inquisitive, confident, life-long learners.

Pineham Barns provides state of the art facilities and is is set in a beautiful area with views over-looking the lake and local countryside, which means that the outdoors is at the heart of our curriculum. Pineham Barns has recently been graded Strong in all Ofsted categories, with an Exceptional grading for its EYFS. We are extremely proud of this achievement, which reflects the hard work, dedication and aspiration of our staff, children and parents. We welcome applicants who share our ambition and who strive to achieve the very best for our children

As an ECT at Pineham Barns, you will be provided with exceptional professional development, so that you can be supported in this very exciting phase of your teaching career. You will have the opportunity to work with leaders at our school who will support you with your individualised support plan to enable you to be the best teacher you can be. In addition, our Trust prioritises the development of ECTs and therefore there are lots of opportunities for you to collaborate with other ECTs from across our Trust, including observing highly effective specialist teaching.

From September, we are looking for teachers who are driven to provide the very best opportunities for our children in both Key Stages. We wish to appoint teachers who are willing to collaborate with our supportive team to ensure that our ethos of Fun, Creativity & Achievement is brought to life.

We can offer amazing children who love to learn; supportive parents, creative learning environments and an incredible staff team who are incredibly passionate. Our school is a wonderful and supportive place to learn and work in, so come and find out more about how you can be part of our dynamic team.

We strongly believe in the whole person and ensuring a workload balance. We offer:

• An exceptional wellbeing support program for our team that include telephone GP appointments for all who share your household.
• Being part of a Trust who works together and believes in nurturing, building and celebrating talented individuals, the CPD and opportunities on offer are simply amazing.

If you are passionate about teaching and committed to providing creative learning experiences, we would love to hear from you! To learn more about the role, this exciting venture and the opportunities that it brings, potential candidates are warmly welcome to meet the Principal, Caroline Stewart and tour our school.

Our Commitment :

Preston Hedges Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All appointments are subject to successful Disclosure and Barring clearance and any other necessary safeguarding checks, satisfactory references and medical clearance. Please be advised that as per KCSIE 2025 all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks.

Our Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be viewed using the following link:

Resource Hub | Pineham Barns

Please also be advised we will take up references prior to interview and that one referee must be your last employer. The school provides equal opportunities to all. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity.

We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

If you have any questions please contact the school office on (01604) 978120 or email kelly.denton@pineham.org

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 Pineham Barns Primary School

• School type: Free Schools, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 421 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pineham Barns Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pineham-barns-primary-school

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