Are you eager to be part of a school where children shine, staff thrive, and the community supports you?

The Abbey Primary School have a rare opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated class teacher to join our team from September 2025. This post is initially for a fixed term period until 31st August 2026, with the possibility of becoming permanent. 

Why The Abbey Primary School?
📍 Nestled in the heart of Northampton, we’re more than just a school, we’re a community that believes in every child’s potential.
🌟 Our reputation is exemplary, our children are enthusiastic and eager to learn, and our staff are dedicated and ready to innovate.
🚀 We’re part of the INMAT family, 11 schools working together to make a difference.

What Makes Us ‘The Abbey’?

The Abbey Primary School is a welcoming and friendly school, which thrives on a team approach and a caring ethos. We pride ourselves on our inclusive and collaborative approach to education. We ensure that we provide our children with high quality education as well as supporting and developing their independence.

Throughout our pupils’ learning journey, our vision is for them to leave us with an enriched knowledge of the world around them, alongside developing curiosity, creativity and independence, preparing them for their next stage of education.  We strive to encourage children to be all they can be, stay true to themselves and celebrate their successes.  

We’re proud of our whole-school community code, known as The 5 Bs. The 5 Bs are based on the core values that we aspire to, and these are promoted throughout the school.

Our core values are:

• Be Yourself
• Be Caring and Kind
• Be Thoughtful and Fair
• Be Honest and Helpful
• Be your Best

 Ofsted March 2023- Overall Grading of ‘Good’, with ‘Outstanding’ in Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development

‘Parents and carers overwhelmingly agree that this a happy, caring and inclusive school in which pupils can learn.’

‘Pupils behave exceptionally well. They are fully engaged in their learning.’

‘Leaders consider staff well-being and workload. They offer staff support when needed. The well-being of all the school’s staff is a priority. Leaders promote a culture of kindness and caring.’

Ofsted report (March 2023)

 Why This Role is for You?

🌍 A chance to shape children’s futures being part of a school with big ambitions.
🤝 A strong, supportive community that believes in teamwork.
💡 A work-family of like-minded teachers—you won’t be doing this alone.

 The successful candidates will:

• ·         Have outstanding classroom practice that challenges and inspires
• ·         Have a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the teacher standards
• ·         Show enthusiasm and dedication to ensuring all children achieve to the best of their abilities
• ·         Show enthusiasm for learning, initiative and have an understanding of the importance of supporting social and emotional development in children
• ·         Thrive as part of a collaborative team
• ·         Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion and success of all children
• ·         Promote the vision and values of The Abbey Primary School

In return we will provide:

• ·         A dedicated, friendly and committed staff and governors who will support you
• ·         Pupils who are friendly, happy and enthusiastic
• ·         A supportive environment in which to work, where everyone is valued
• ·         Opportunities for further CPD

The successful candidate will be fully supported in their career and professional development through CPD and a commitment to supporting up to date training and development needs. ECTs are encouraged to apply.

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks.

Visits to the school are welcome, please contact Jodie Smith at Jodie.Smith@APS.inmat.org.uk or via telephone on 01604 660100.

If you would like an informal chat about the role in more detail, please contact our Headteacher, Caroline Farmer, on 01604 660100

School Visit dates: Friday 2^nd May 1:30pm, Tuesday 6^th May 10:00am or Thursday 8^th May 10:00am

Closing date: 5:00pm Thursday 15^th May 2025

Interview date: Tuesday 20^th May 2025