ECT at Parklands Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/PPS/58512

Location

Spinney Hill Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN3 6DW

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£32,916.00 - £32,916.00 Annually (Actual)
Main Pay Scale

Closing Date

Midnight, Wed 3rd Jun, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Suitable for ECTs

Interview Date(s)

W/C 5th June 2026

Interview Date(s) W/C 5th June 2026

About this Role

About this opportunity

We are looking for dynamic and innovative Teacher to join our talented team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic professional who is passionate about teaching and is driven to provide the very best possible teaching and learning experiences for our pupils.

About our School

Parklands Primary is part of the Preston Hedge’s Trust which is built on the ethos of Fun, Creativity and Achievement. With these as the foundations of the school, we are committed to making Parklands a very special place to learn; a school which is full of creative, innovative and engaging learning opportunities that encourage pupils to become inquisitive, confident, life-long learners.

Since joining the Preston Hedges Trust in 2018, Parklands Primary has flourished, which was praised in our 2023 Ofsted inspection. Our dedicated team are extremely proud of the school’s transformation in a rapid period of time. Parklands offers the opportunity to be part of a very exciting journey as we continue to grow, we are keen to nurture talent at our school and across our wider Trust.

About this Role

As an ECT at Parklands you will be provided with exceptional professional development, so that you can be supported in this very exciting phase of your teaching career. You will have the opportunity to work with leaders at our school who will support you with your individualised support plan to enable you to be the best teacher you can be. In addition, our Trust prioritises the development of ECTs and therefore offers lots of opportunities for you to collaborate with other ECTs from across our Trust, including observing highly effective practice.

From September, we are looking for an ECT teacher who is driven to provide the very best opportunities for our children. We wish to appoint an individual who is willing to collaborate with our supportive team to ensure that our ethos of Fun, Creativity & Achievement is brought to life.

We can offer amazing children who love to learn; supportive parents, creative learning environments and an incredible staff team who are incredibly passionate and very supportive. Our school is a wonderful and supportive place to learn and work in, so come and find out more about how you can be part of this.

If you are passionate about teaching and committed to providing creative learning experiences, we would love to hear from you! To learn more about the role, this exciting venture and the opportunities that it brings, potential candidates are warmly welcome to meet our Principal, Carmilla, and tour our school. Please contact the school office on 01604 491769 or email Kate.clarke@parklandsprimary.org

Our Commitment :

Preston Hedges Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All appointments are subject to successful Disclosure and Barring clearance and any other necessary safeguarding checks, satisfactory references and medical clearance. Please be advised that as per KCSIE 2025 all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks.

Our Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be viewed using the following link:

https://prestonhedgestrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Safeguarding-Child-Protection-Policy-2025-26.pdf

Please also be advised we will take up references prior to interview and that one referee must be your last employer. The school provides equal opportunities to all. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity.

We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

Contact Details

  Kate Clark
  01604491769
  kate.clark@parklandsprimary.org

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