We are looking for a Class Teacher to join our team here at Rushden Primary Academy!

Ideal role for someone at the start of their career wishing to work in a thriving and supportive school!

Fixed term until 31st August 2026 with a view to becoming permanent.

About the Role:

We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher to join our incredible team of skilled practitioners. This role is advertised as fixed term, however, this is with a view to becoming permanent after a successful first year. This role can be adapted to suit the needs of an ECT or an experienced teacher.

You will be passionate about delivering a rich, varied, and exciting curriculum within a nurturing and caring environment underpinned by our school’s rules and values. We aim for every child to have ‘Respect’ for themselves and others, take ‘Pride’ in all that they do and ‘Achieve’ their full potential.  

About You:

We are looking for someone who:

• is committed to raising the achievement of all learners by ensuring teaching across the curriculum is of the highest quality
• has high professional standards
• is able to make positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents alike
• has skill and passion for the use of technology in the classroom
• is able to plan and deliver innovative and inspirational lessons that engage pupils

About us:

The Rushden Primary Academy, part of the Greenwood Academies Trust, opened in September 2015 and reached full capacity in September 2021.  The Academy boasts a state-of-the-art building with a dedicated team who aim to provide a vibrant, purposeful environment for children to learn. They are passionate about helping all children to succeed, supporting their development to become active members of the community.

For more information, please visit: https://www.rushdenprimaryacademy.org/

In return:

You can be assured that you will be joining a successful Multi Academy Trust that has a great track record in helping children to succeed no matter what their background. The Trust is dedicated to valuing and developing the workforce whether that be through ensuring a fair workload or offering access to bespoke CPD from the Learning Alliance to enhance professional growth.

We believe in looking after the people who make a huge difference to our children, their families and the communities we serve. That’s why we give everyone who joins a Perkbox account – with 24/7 access to perks and discounts, plus curated wellbeing tools to look after your physical and mental health. It’s part of our commitment to look after you.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hundreds of global and local perks, available online 24/7
• Shopping discounts from the biggest brands, all year round
• Save money on everything from the supermarket shop to summer holidays
• A free Employee Assistance Programme from Vivup

If this post attracts sufficient interest before the closing date, we may decide to close and interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised.

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 will be subject to receipt of satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks.  All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education”.

The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.

All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.