Job Description

Class Teacher - Kettering

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire | Full-Time or Part-Time | September 2026 Start | Permanent or Long-Term Supply

Are you a passionate and dedicated primary teacher looking for your next opportunity in a supportive and welcoming school environment?

Would you like the flexibility to work either full-time or part-time mornings only, while being part of a school where pupil progress, staff development, and high-quality teaching are at the heart of everything they do?

We are working in partnership with a friendly and inclusive primary school in Kettering that is seeking an enthusiastic Class Teacher to join their team from September 2026.

The school is ideally looking for a teacher to join on a permanent basis, although long-term supply will also be considered. Both full-time and part-time morning-only options are available, making this an excellent opportunity for teachers looking for either a full teaching commitment or greater flexibility.

Role Highlights

  • Plan and deliver engaging and creative lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
  • Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment where all pupils can succeed.
  • Support pupils' academic progress alongside their social and emotional development.
  • Differentiate learning to meet the needs of pupils across a range of abilities.
  • Assess and monitor pupil progress, providing effective feedback to support development.
  • Promote positive behaviour, independence, confidence, and resilience.
  • Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues, and parents to achieve the best outcomes for pupils.
  • Contribute to the wider life of the school through enrichment activities, trips, and events.

About You

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
  • Experience teaching within a UK primary school setting.
  • Strong understanding of the Primary National Curriculum.
  • A nurturing, enthusiastic, and adaptable approach to teaching and learning.
  • Excellent communication, organisation, and classroom management skills.
  • A commitment to raising pupil attainment and supporting the development of the whole child.
  • A collaborative and positive approach to working with pupils, colleagues, and families.

ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply, with full support and mentoring available.

What's On Offer

  • Full-time or part-time Class Teacher opportunities.
  • Morning-only part-time option available.
  • September 2026 start.
  • Permanent position preferred, with long-term supply also considered.
  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications (MPS/UPS), pro rata for part-time work.
  • A supportive leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth.
  • Access to high-quality CPD and career development opportunities.
  • A positive, welcoming, and collaborative school environment.
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant throughout your placement.

Professional Development

You will have access to a wide range of CPD opportunities designed to support your continued growth as an educator, including training in curriculum development, behaviour management, safeguarding, assessment, and evidence-based teaching practice.

Whether you are looking for a full-time permanent teaching position, a part-time morning-only role, or the flexibility of long-term supply, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a supportive primary school in Kettering.

If you are ready to inspire, motivate, and make a lasting difference in the classroom, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting Class Teacher opportunity in Kettering, starting September 2026.

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