We are looking for a Class Teacher to join our busy, caring and welcoming school!

Contract type: Fixed Term until 31 August 2026

Working Pattern: 22 Hours over 4 days

Grade: M3 to M6

FTE Salary: £37,101 - £45,352

Actual Salary: £29,680.80 - £36,281.60

Start Date: 13 April 2026

Sywell CE Primary school is a small school where big things happen.

Our Christian Narrative (Romans 12:10) speaks to us of the unity of people working towards a shared purpose, whilst recognising and accepting people’s differences.   At Sywell CE Primary School we are all “Working Together in God’s Hands” to build our community based on the values of love, respect and fellowship.  These foundations underpin our holistic approach to supporting the whole child as an individual in their educational, social and spiritual growth.  Together, we endeavour to ensure that every member of our community feels they are an important and valued part of our school.

Sywell is proud to be a part of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust, alongside all our other schools in the Northamptonshire, Rutland and Peterborough area. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing the finances and other central services for the Academies in the Trust. These services include HR support; facilities and premises; procurement and school effectiveness.

We now have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, enthusiastic and committed Class Teacher to join our team in a mixed Year One and Two class. Seeking to support, inspire and lead our brilliant children, the successful candidate will be motivated with a drive to support the children’s personal and academic progression. We place care at the heart of all that we do and seek to appoint a candidate who shares in our passion and values in enabling all of our children to flourish.  The ability to work in a team is an absolute must! We welcome you to join our team to deliver the very best education for all of our pupils.

We are looking to appoint someone who;

• ·       Is enthusiastic, approachable and friendly
• ·       Ensures all children feel safe, happy and able to learn
• ·       Has an understanding of the curriculum and pastoral needs of primary aged children
• ·       Is able to deliver high quality first teaching
• ·       Is confident in using a range of behaviour management strategies
• ·       Has experience of effective subject leadership across the primary age range
• ·       Has the ability to work effectively, flexibly and independently and above all is a committed team member
• ·       Is supportive of the ethos of a Church and Trust school

 In return, we can offer you:

• A tight-knit, welcoming and caring school, that encourages everyone to give their best at all times, that aims to contribute all they can to our life as a school community. 
•           A collaborative and supportive school community that is underpinned by the Christian ethos, driven by a shared passion of children’s welfare and education.
• ·       A rewarding and exciting working environment, that inspires and challenges within a supportive and welcoming atmosphere.
• ·       Access to a vast array of employee benefits and recognition systems, via our partnership with Vivup.
• ·       Employment within one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in Northamptonshire, with wider development and career opportunities

If you feel you are a good fit for the role and would like to be considered for this post, then please apply. In your application please clearly outline why you are perfect for this post and why you think our school is your school of choice.

Visits during the school day are welcome and encouraged.  Please contact Jo Shortland, Headteacher via email: head@Sywell.pdet.org.uk or phone: 01604 644565.

Sywell CE Primary is a proud member of the Peterborough Diocese Education Trust. We are a family of schools across the Peterborough Diocese, and these strong links make special contribution to our children’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development and learning. PDET is responsible for employing all staff and managing finances and other central services for the academies within the Trust.

More information about the school and the Trust, please find links to our website below:

https://www.sywellceprimaryschool.org.uk/

https://www.pdet.org.uk/

For more information see our Job Description and Personal Specification.

We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications, so please do not delay in applying!