Come and join our amazing Cedar Road team!

Cedar Road Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, engaging, inspirational and dedicated part-time teacher to work as part of our KS2 team.

This part-time post will be for a Year 3 class on a Thursday and Friday.  (This year group may be subject to change in future years.)  Two days per week  6.5hours per day.  Fixed term to 31st August 2026

We would like to hear from applicants who can help us maintain and further develop the school's excellent teaching and learning.  We can offer career development for teachers of all levels of experience who can offer high quality opportunities for the children.

About the role

To carry out professional duties and to have responsibility for an assigned class, two days per week, alongside the regular teacher.

To carry out appropriate planning, teaching, marking and assessment activities so each child can achieve their potential.

To be responsible for the day-to-day work and management of the class and the safety and welfare of the pupils, during on-site and off-site activities.

To promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain its philosophy of education.

About Our Academy

“Caring, Creative and Curious”

We are a successful primary school situated near Abington Park in Northampton town. We have two classes of 30 pupils in each year group, and the year group teams work very closely together to deliver a high standard of education, experience and enjoyment for every pupil. Our ethos is based around building core values of respect, ambition, courage and aspiration throughout our school community, as well as ensuring that each pupil has the ambition to achieve as highly as he / she can. 

At Cedar Road Primary we want all our pupils to feel valued, confident and excited about their learning. Every pupil has the opportunity to succeed and challenge themselves to become the best they can be. We aim to nurture our children to enjoy a lifelong love of learning and to help them become thoughtful and caring members of the community.

Salary & Benefits

•  M1-UPS3 £32916-£51048 (FTE) - 2 days per week (13 hours) 52 weeks per year
• Access to Teachers Pension Scheme.
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses [include if applicable to role]
• Enhanced NQT/RQT Scheme including ongoing coaching and mentoring for all teachers
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Rewards and Recognition Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Who are we looking for?

• A degree or equivalent qualification.
• Evidence of in-service professional development.
• A thorough up to date knowledge of the range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies and how to implement them effectively.
• A thorough understanding of the national curriculum and a range of assessment requirements and arrangements.
• A clear understanding of age-related expectations for children within the Primary phases.
• Know how to use local, national and statistics to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching.
• Knowledge and understanding of the implications of equal opportunities, multicultural education and inclusion.
• Strong application of IT to enhance children’s learning.
• Know the legal requirements, national policy and guidance on the safeguarding of children.

About The David Ross Education Trust

The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) has grown to a network of 36 academies, incorporating primary, secondary and grammar, and special schools. We employ over 2000 people with the primary focus of raising the standards of education for 13,000 young people. Whatever your role, you should know you are contributing to achieving our vision of inspiring the next generation of young people to be the best they can in whatever they choose. Our aim is to be the country’s leading academy chain, committed to delivering the highest educational standards alongside an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.

We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

While each academy is unique, we share common goals, aspirations, values and methods that enable us to work collaboratively and collectively to achieve our mission. We operate regional hubs, whereby academies work with other schools who are part of the Trust so we can share skills and knowledge, allowing them to benefit and learn from each other. 

Apply now

To submit your application, please click on 'apply now'.

If you would like a tour of the school or to speak to the headteacher please email cda-enquiries @cedarroadacademy.co.uk

Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore sometimes have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.

The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.

All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.