Class Teacher in Rushden

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. We pride ourselves on our strong culture and clear ethos. We believe that every child has the right to a high‑quality education, and we hold high expectations of all learners and adults across our school community. Our team works collaboratively to ensure pupils are supported, challenged and inspired every day.

What we offer:

• A supportive, values‑driven school with a strong sense of team and purpose
• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing, workload balance and professional trust
• High‑quality CPD and professional development opportunities
• Well‑behaved, motivated pupils who are eager to learn
• An open, approachable leadership team who value your voice

The role:

We are seeking a talented class teacher to join our team from Year 1 or Key Stage 2. The specific year group will be decided based on the strengths and experience of the successful candidate — because we believe in placing people where they will thrive.

You will:

• Be passionate about making a difference to children’s lives
• Have high expectations for behaviour, learning and achievement
• Value teamwork, reflection and continuous improvement
• Share our belief that every child can succeed

Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ECT, if you are committed to excellence, inclusive practice and strong relationships, we would warmly welcome your application. Come and be part of a school where children flourish, staff feel valued, and wellbeing is not an add‑on — it’s at the forefront of everything we do.

In return we have multiple benefits for our talented and highly valued people:

• Alongside nationally agreed terms and conditions, we offer a generous benefits package.
• A comprehensive package of benefits via our benefits marketplace
• A free digital wellbeing companion for all colleagues
• A free, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – confidential & compassionate support when you need it
• Train & qualify as a Mental Health First Aider. We aim to have a qualified Mental Health First Aider in each academy
• Supporting your professional development through CPD, Apprenticeships, Upskilling and Professional Review
• Generous public sector pension schemes for everyone
• Eye tests & spectacles discount
• Family‑friendly policies and time off for dependants
• Dedicated ECT support programme
• Access to savings in childcare costs
• Generous annual leave allocation
• Automatic pay progression
• Free parking on all sites
• Principles on workload & directed time for teaching staff
• Professional supervision for academy leaders

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.