8 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2026

  • Closing date

    22 October 2025 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    14 October 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

What are we looking for?

We are looking for experienced teachers or those at the early stages of their teaching journey. We welcome teachers to join our fantastic school who are committed to be as effective as they can be for our children. We will only recruit staff that can engage and inspire both pupils and colleagues.

Successful candidates will be resilient, hardworking and willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our provision is 'Good or better, everyday'.

We pride ourselves on being a caring and supportive employer with dedicated career development pathways.

We are forward-thinking, caring and, most important of all, a happy school where pupils of all abilities and social backgrounds achieve. Our children are at the heart of everything we do and all the decisions we make. Our children are well-behaved and always aspire to be “the best versions of themselves”.

We became a member of the Lion Academy Trust in September 2018 and are well on our journey to making Olympic Academy an outstanding school. We have a fully resourced school and an embedded Trust pedagogy. This includes a developed programme of investment in the IT infrastructure and environment of the school both internally and externally.

What we can offer you:

  • A dynamic leadership team, to offer you the support and guidance that you need;
  • Experienced teachers to mentor you with commitment, drive and a genuine smile;
  • A commitment to reducing workload through key areas such as marking and planning
  • Bespoke Trust CPD and external professional development opportunities;
  • Teachers benefit from teacher development time in addition to enhanced PPA to support their personal growth;
  • A network of schools locally which provide you with a group of staff, wider than your school, to learn from and be supported by;
  • Cutting-edge technology provided by partners Google and Apple;
  • All teachers receive a Chromebook that converts to a tablet, to support planning.
  • A staff perks membership: providing loyalty rewards and discounts from retailers;
  • Any employee assistance programme that is free to all employees and their families

You can find out more information about the school by visiting our school website and Facebook page.

We welcome all prospective candidates to arrange a call/ school tour with one of our senior leadership team to talk through this career opportunity.

Please contact Christine Thambirajah, c.thambirajah@olympicprimaryacademy.net to arrange this.

For an application pack, please visit https://www.lionacademytrust.net/currentvacancies/KS1-/-EYFS-Teacher

We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application.

Closing date: 22nd October 2025

Start date: 1st January 2026

The Lion Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children.

The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers.

The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and medical checks.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early.


What the school offers its staff

KS1 / EYFS Class Teacher

(Full Time: January 2026 Start)

Suitable for ECTs and Experienced Teachers (Possible TLR for right candidate)“Because children only get one chance to benefit from a great education.”

This is our ‘why’ at Lion Academy Trust - it is our reason for doing everything that we do.

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives?

Olympic Primary School, proudly named Northamptonshire School of the Year 2024, is seeking an exceptional class teacher to join our enthusiastic and determined staff team. Northants Education Awards Nominated in 2025 for - Sports School of Year, SEND school of Year, Unsung Hero and Headteacher of the Year.

Why Olympic Primary?

Outstanding Achievement:Our results are significantly above the national average across all areas

Recognition of Excellence:Current holders of the prestigious Northamptonshire School of the Year award

Further Success:Shortlisted for both Northamptonshire Sports School of the Year and SEND School of the Year for 2025

Passionate Team:Work alongside committed colleagues who share your dedication to educational excellence

Inspiring Environment:Be part of a school where children thrive and achieve their full potential

OFSTED 2023 says this:

Staff are very proud to work at Olympic Academy. They recognise that the school has improved considerably since it was taken over by Lion Academy Trust.Classrooms are calm, purposeful places where pupils can focus on their learning.Staff adapt lessons to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These changes ensure that pupils with SEND learn the full curriculum.

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

Lion Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children.
The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and medical checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Olympic Primary

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
359 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01933 677300

Do you want to work in a school that OFSTED 2023 says this about:
Staff are very proud to work at Olympic Primary. They recognise that the school has improved considerably since it was taken over by Lion Academy Trust.
Classrooms are calm, purposeful place where pupils can focus on their learning.
Staff adapt lessons to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These changes ensure that pupils with SEND learn the full curriculum.

Arranging a visit to Olympic Primary

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email c.thambirajah@olympicprimaryacademy.net.

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