We have an exciting opportunity for a class teacher to join our forward-thinking school.
Situated in the small village of Rushton, our school is much loved by its pupils, families and the wider community. Our staff team and governing body form an exceptional, highly engaged and ambitious team.
Rushton Primary School is looking for a part-time teacher for 3 days (Tuesday - Thursday) for a position to start 1st September 2026 - 0.5 will be a permanent post and 0.1 will be fixed-term.
The salary will be paid on the Main Pay Scale.
Although we are a small school, we provide our children with the same experiences as larger schools, while maintaining a close-knit environment. Every member of staff knows each child personally. We also have a wonderful parent community that volunteers their time to support learning, school trips and fundraising activities.
Applications are welcomed from applicants who have an interest or experience of continuous provision in Key Stage 1 as well as candidates in the early years of their teaching career.
The candidates we are looking for will:
• Be an enthusiastic, organised and engaging teacher,
• Be imaginative and creative with their planning, creating exciting opportunities to inspire children to learn and grow,
• Demonstrate and believe in high expectations and aspirations for all learners in the class through the use of adaptions and strategies to support inclusion
• Be confident to engage with parents and develop positive home/school relationships,
• Have evidence of successful and effective practice in class teaching,
• Have a commitment to ongoing professional development and dialogue,
• Be committed to all children and be willing to go the extra mile,
What we can offer you:
• Excellent opportunities to innovate and shape the future of the school curriculum and assessment procedures in line with our partnership work with other schools in our Trust
• An outstanding team environment where teaching and learning are at the heart of all we do
• Opportunities for continued professional development within the Trust, alongside colleagues from other schools in our Trust and with other recognised providers.
Rushton Primary School is part of Symphony Learning Trust, an all primary MAT of 20 schools based in Leicestershire and Northamptonshire.
The Trust is highly successful and growing, with a structure of high-quality Headteachers. The Trust has built an excellent framework of support and development at all levels, allowing opportunities for individuals to grow and develop in their careers, benefiting from the experience and support of experts in their fields.
A key feature for Symphony is that every school is individual and unique; just one of the reasons we are so successful.
The Symphony Learning Trust and Rushton Primary School are committed to safeguarding children and this post is subject to a DBS check for a regulated activity.
Visits to the school are encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact the school office.
Rushton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.