KS2 (Year 4) Classteacher

St James Church of England Primary School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN5 7AG

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st January 2026

• Closing date

  9 October 2025 at 1pm

• Date listed

  9 September 2025

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: £37,101.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)

KS2 (Year 4) Classteacher job summary

St James CE Primary School

Harlestone Road

Northampton

NN5 7AG

Tel. 01604 751475

Fax. 01604 685060

TEACHER WANTED - KS2 (Year 4)

Start Date: 1st January 2026

Salary: Main Scale M3 - M6 - £ 37,101 - £ 45,352

Contract: Full time or 0.8 / permanent

St James CE Primary School is a relationship-led, two form entry primary school in the heart of Northampton. Part of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET), we have a strong Christian ethos where inclusion and wellbeing is at the heart of what we do.

We are looking for:

Someone who supports the Christian ethos and inclusive nature of St James and who works to embed these values with children, staff, governors, parents and the wider community;

An excellent teacher with experience of teaching in KS1 or KS2 and who has high expectations of children’s learning and can motivate children to achieve their potential,

Someone who strives to improve outcomes for all children in their care and works closely with teams in school to provide information, support and interventions to ensure all children are successful;

A teacher who makes learning fun, engaging and memorable

Someone who is reflective and continually seeks to improve their practice;

A person who has excellent team skills who can inspire colleagues and children alike;

A teacher who understands our children and our community and who is able to build supportive relationships with parents;

An energetic individual who smiles often, challenges positively and drives change for the benefit of all.

We can offer you:

• A friendly, supportive staff and welcoming, lively children;
• A Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team who will encourage and support you to achieve your potential;
• Appropriate CPD to develop your skills and ensure you are successful;
• A supportive year group partner and dedicated PPA time each week with your teaching team to fulfil the requirements of your role.

Visits to meet the team at St James and see the school are strongly encouraged before application. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment on 01604 751475 / office@stjames.pdet.org.uk

Closing Date for applications: Thursday 9th October

Shortlisting: Friday 10th October 2025

Interviews: Thursday 16th October 2025

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicant prior to employment. References will be requested and on-line searches undertaken prior to interview and will form part of the interview process. The successful applicant will also be expected to undertake a medical questionnaire and disclose information about spent convictions and cautions.

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants and references will be requested prior to interview and will form part of the interview process. The successful applicant will also be expected to undertake a medical questionnaire and disclose information about spent convictions and cautions.

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 St James Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 445 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St James Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-james-church-of-england-primary-school-northampton

St James CE Primary School is a relationship-led, two form entry primary school in the heart of Northampton. Part of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust (PDET), we have a strong Christian ethos and a county-wide commitment to children with SEMH needs through our Local Authority funded specialist provision.

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