Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Northampton, NN2 8DF
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	2 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Degree or equivalent

• Teacher status

• Experience of working in a primary school

• Knowledge of and compliance with school procedures and policies, including child protection and safeguarding protocol

• Strong and consistent behaviour management that aligns with the school’s Therapeutic Thinking approach

• Have experience of working closely with parents in successful home-school partnerships

• Ability to use formative and summative assessment effectively

• A desire to make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of a school

• Ability to plan and effectively resource engaging lessons to support all learners

• Ability to adapt provided schemes to meet the need of all learners

• Committed and motivated

• Have high expectations of all pupils, understanding their needs and using and evaluating distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them

• Willingness to assist and participate in the wider aspects of school life

• Child centred, warm and caring approach

• Good communication skills with both adults and children

• Flexibility and resourcefulness

• Ability to work in a team as well as independently using initiative

• Shows good interpersonal skills

• Enjoys learning

• Has good time management and organisational skills

• Ability to show a committed, professional and loyal attitude to the school, openly modelling its aims and values

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Flexibility

• Good sense of humour

What the school offers its staff

What you can expect from us:

• Wonderful children who are happy and willing to learn

• Supportive colleagues that work as an effective team

• A supportive and motivated Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body

• A well-resourced school and a great working environment

• Opportunities for CPD to support your current role and career aspirations

• Networking opportunities with local cluster schools

• To be welcomed as a valued member of our school community

• Access to confidential pastoral support (Supervision)

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.

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