Class Teacher
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
Northamptonshire
- £31,650 - £49,084 per year
- New
- Salary:
- M1-UPS3 : Teachers' Pension Scheme
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 18 May 2025
Job overview
Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School is now recruiting for a Class Teacher.
If you are ambitious, inspirational, creative, open-minded and want to be part of our success then we want to hear from you.
We are driven to provide our young people with access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences. Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences we offer equips our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become outstanding citizens.
About the role
To carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with the academy's policies under the direction of the Headteacher.
To be a highly effective professional who demonstrates thorough curriculum knowledge, can teach and assess effectively, take responsibility for professional development and has pupils who achieve well.
Full time - permanent role
About our Academy
At Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School (MAPS) we believe all children have the potential for great success. We offer a world class education for pupils and encourage learners of all abilities to reach their true potential. As a church school, our Christian values are at the heart of everything we do. Our values of compassion, integrity, respect, courage, ambition and aspiration underpin our attitudes to each other and to our school community. We aim to develop well-rounded young people who contribute meaningfully to our wider community.
Salary & Benefits
- M1-UPS3 - £31,650-£49,084
- Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme
- CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses [include if applicable to role]
- Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
- Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
- Awards and Recognition Scheme
- Flexible working patterns
- Benefits Platform : Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for
• Evidence of sustained participation in INSET/CPD
• Qualified teacher status
• Experience of teaching in all year groups
• Demonstrable evidence of high standards of class teaching
• Practical understanding of effective teaching and evaluation strategies
• Experience of managing a range of needs
• Work proactively and effectively in collaboration and partnership with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff and external agencies in the best interests of pupils.
• Experience of successful subject leadership
• Awareness of current developments in education and the implications of these
• Understanding of effective assessment and target setting procedures
• Understanding of inclusion and personalised learning
• Take responsibility for promoting and 51ºÚÁÏ the welfare of children and young people within the school.
The David Ross Education Trust's mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
We broaden the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 36 schools between London and Yorkshire, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas. We have an all through school in London based on the Olympic Park as well as a special school in Lincolnshire which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
Apply now
To complete our on-line application form, please use the ‘apply now’ button.
We welcome applications earlier than the closing date of 23:59 on Sunday 18th May - as will review applications upon receipt, with a view to holding interviews w/c 19th May 2025.
Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
The David Ross Education Trust is committed to 51ºÚÁÏ and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all 51ºÚÁÏ, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust.
All pre-employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.
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About Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
- Malcolm Arnold Preparatory School
- Trinity Avenue, Northampton
- Northamptonshire
- NN2 6JW
- United Kingdom
Broadening horizons and growing passions...
We are a new state-funded primary preparatory school, which opened in September 2014 for reception pupils. In September 2016 we moved into our brand new, purpose-built school building, which is located on the Malcolm Arnold Academy Campus. Our school is committed to ensuring that our children not only excel in the classroom, but also gain the skills and passions to enable them to be successful long into their futures.
We focus on positive behaviour management systems and promote the values we would like our children to embody through our MAPS Code of Conduct. Our code is simple and well-understood, even by Reception children:
- Make kind choices
- Aim high; seek new challenges
- Persevere; always try your best
- Show respect and good manners
Our school has strong links with the Diocese of Peterborough and is a Church of England school which is fully supportive of the Christian faith. However, our school values system transcends religion and we are fully inclusive of all faiths and none.
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