Class Teacher at Sunnyside Primary Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SPA/95308

Location

Reynard Way, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN2 8QS

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £51,047.00 Annually (Actual)
32.5hrs per week, Main and Upper scale including TLR

Closing Date

Midnight, Fri 24th Apr, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

8th May 2026

Interview Date(s) 8th May 2026

About this Role

We are looking for a Class Teacher/Middle Leader to join our team at Sunnyside Primary Academy!

At Sunnyside Primary Academy, we are on an exciting journey of improvement and are seeking a passionate, motivated and committed Teacher to join our welcoming team. We place children at the heart of everything we do and have a strong culture of collaboration, professional development, and high expectations.

Whether your strength lies in KS1 or KS2, we are flexible in placing the right candidate where they can thrive.

As a member of our Team at Sunnyside, you will:

Receive high-quality CPD and professional support.
Inspire and challenge pupils to reach their full potential.
Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons with guidance from experienced colleagues.
Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
Be part of a nurturing team that values professional growth and supports one another.

We are looking for someone who is:

Passionate about making a difference in children’s lives.
Eager to learn and develop as a teacher/leader
Committed to raising achievement for all learners.
Reflective and open to feedback as part of ongoing improvement.
An excellent communicator who builds strong relationships across the school community.

For the right candidate, there will be opportunities to progress into a middle leadership role, supported by targeted coaching, mentoring and bespoke professional development.

If you think you have something to offer and would like an informal conversation about the role, please contact our Principal, Dale Johnson, who would be happy to talk you through the opportunity.

About Us
Sunnyside Primary Academy is part of Greenwood Academies Trust and is based in Northampton. We are a warm and friendly school delivering a rich, engaging curriculum from Reception to Year 6. We are proud of our pupils, who are expected to work hard and give their best. In return, our staff are committed to planning and teaching purposeful, high-quality lessons that build on pupils’ knowledge and skills, making full use of our excellent school grounds.

In Return, We Offer:
You will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust with a strong track record of helping children succeed, regardless of background. The Trust values and develops its workforce through fair workload measures and access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance.

We prioritise the wellbeing of the people who make a difference to our pupils and community. That’s why every member of staff receives a Perkbox account with:

Hundreds of global and local perks, available 24/7
Year-round discounts from major brands
Savings on everything from groceries to holidays
A free Employee Assistance Programme from Vivup

If this post attracts sufficient interest, we may choose to close and interview earlier than the stated deadline, so early applications are encouraged.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

We welcome applications from all candidates regardless of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to employment. In line with UK immigration rules, Home Office–stipulated documentation must be provided before interview.