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NEWSLETTERS

Click the links below to view our whole school newsletters from the Head Teacher.

EVENTS

Please find below information on our upcoming events.

Date Event
Tuesday 1st September 2026 Teacher Training Day School Closed to Pupils
Wednesday 2nd September 2026 Teacher Training Day School Closed to Pupils
Thursday 3rd September 2026 School Open to All Pupils- First Day of Term 1 New Reception Pupils Part-time Timetable

TERM DATES

Please click on the tile below for term dates

School Clubs - September 2025 - July 2026



Club Contact Details


Legacy Sport - www.legacy-sport.co.uk - Bookings via the Legacy App


Freestyle - https://freestylegroup.co.uk/homepage/ 

(Book online)  mail@freestylesocceracademy.co.uk

 

Pacesetters - 01604 686367

(Book online) www.pacesetteronline.co.uk/kingsthorpe

 

Hotshots - 07775 670375

info@hotshotsbasketball.co.uk


Day Club & Provider Year Groups Time Location
Monday Breakfast Club - Pacesetter Year R to Year 6 7:45am-8:45am Well Being Hub
Monday Basketball - Hotshots Year 3 to Year 6 8:00am-8:45am Hall
Monday FUNdamentals - Legacy Sport KS1 (Yr1-3) End of School-5:00pm Hall
Tuesday Breakfast Club - Pacesetter Year R to Year 6 7:45am-8:45am Well Being Hub
Tuesday Dodgeball - Legacy Sport Year 3 to Year 6 End of School-5:00pm Hall
Wednesday Breakfast Club - Pacesetter Year R to Year 6 7:45am-8:45am Well Being Hub
Wednesday Performing Arts - Freestyle Year 1 to Year 6 End of School-5:00pm Hall
Thursday Gymnstatics - Legacy Year R to Year 6 7:45am-8:45am Well Being Hub
Thursday Gymnastics - Legacy Sport Year 1 to Year 6 8:00am-8:45am Hall
Thursday School Funded Club - Legacy Sport Year 3 to Year 6 End of School-5:00pm Hall/Field
Friday Breakfast Club - Pacesetter Year R to Year 6 7:45am-8:45am Well Being Hub
Friday Football - Legacy Sport KS1&2 (Yr1 - Yr6) End of School-5:00pm Hall/Field

JOB OPPORTUNITIES



Class Teacher

 

Full time – KS2

Fixed Term Maternity Cover – January 2027  

 

Open to RQT / Qualified Teaching Staff

 

Kingsthorpe Village Primary is a one form entry primary school with 206 pupils currently on roll. The school has the advantage of being well resourced and has its very own Wellbeing Hub. Staff and pupil wellbeing remain a key driver at the school and both pupils and staff are highly conscientious and hardworking. KVPS is a wonderful place to work and teacher vacancies at our school do not come around often. Parents and governors are highly supportive of the school and there exists a strong community spirit.

 

We are looking for a class teacher, full-time to cover maternity leave on a fixed term contract to start Easter 2026 (13th April 2026).  We are seeking a teacher who understands what learning is and can make it meaningful for all our children on a daily basis.

 

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative class teacher to join our fabulous team at KVPS. We can offer excellently behaved pupils who are resilient and enjoy their learning. Our children and teachers take pride in their school with our three key drivers being The Arts, Wellbeing and Initiative. We have a vast range of staff expertise and experience across the school and for the last decade have performed at the recognised “GOOD” level with Ofsted as a grant-maintained school. In January 2026 we were inspected by Ofsted under the new framework and received ‘Met All Expectations’ which we are enormously proud of.   Our curriculum is highly developed, inspiring and fun.

 

We are looking for someone who has a real passion for teaching and learning and wants to provide the best for our children. Quality CPD, coaching and access to genuine support from the senior leadership team is on offer alongside a friendly and highly caring ethos.

 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. Where a role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The school reserves the right to conduct a search for shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.

 

Please click on the link to access the school’s child protection policy and practices. School Website

 

Visits to the school are highly recommended, if you would like to make an appointment please contact:

 

Ms Susie Green, School Business Manager

Tel: 01604 714223

Email: bursar@kvps.northants-ecl.gov.uk

Website: www.kingsthorpevps.co.uk

 

Please download and complete the Teacher application form and include a cover letter outlining why you want to apply for this position.

 

Closing date: 1st October 2026

Interview date: 15th October 2026.

Start date: January 2027 pending notice periods and satisfactory pre-employment checks.

 


Class Teacher Advert Class Teacher Job Description Class Teacher Person Specification Teacher Application Form

Lunchtime Supervisor - Ref:LS26/27

 

6.25 hours per week – 12:00–13:15 – Monday to Friday

Term time only(38 weeks per year)

Grade C, points 3 £24,413 - £24,796 FTE

 

Kingsthorpe village primary is a popular one form entry school, who received a judgement of ‘Met all Standards’ under the new framework from Ofsted in January 2026. KVPS is a forward thinking, innovative village primary school with 206 children on roll. The children and staff are highly motivated to learn and a joy to spend time with.  Our three school drivers are, initiative, the arts and wellbeing and the school prides itself on its support for the children and all of its staff.

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring lunchtime supervisor to join the current team. A love of playground games and a strong sense for keeping children safe is important.  Our children are friendly and caring and our lunchtimes are fun for all. The school employs its own catering staff who cook hot meals from scratch. This is a golden opportunity to enjoy lunchtimes with the children and add value to our school.

 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and safer recruitment practice. Where a role involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children, please note that it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The school reserves the right to carry out a search for shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.

 

Please click on the link to access the school’s child protection policy and practices. School Website

 

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants and references will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview and will form part of the interview process. The successful applicant will also be expected to undertake a medical questionnaire.

 

If you think you fit the bill, please send your completed application to bursar@kvps.northants-ecl.gov.uk

Visits are welcomed to the school, please telephone 01604 714223.

 

Closing date: 24th August 2026

Interview date: 10th September 2026

Start date: asap pending notice periods and satisfactory pre-employment checks 


Lunchtime Supervisor Advert Lunchtime Supervisor Job Description Support Staff Application Form

Please note that all job applications will be subject to our Safer Recruitment Policy, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please click the link to view our Safer Recruitment Policy.

The School Eco Council are very excited to announce:


Pre-Loved Uniform Sale


Next sale is Friday 7th September 2026 from 3:15pm until 4:15pm.


Located outside of the Main Entrance of the school.


We are kindly asking for monetary donations for the pre-loved uniform, and there will be a donation tin alongside the sale. Please place your donations in the tin, thank you.


We will send a reminder out before the event.


We hope that you like the pre-loved uniform sales and we look forward to seeing you on Friday 7th September 2026 from 3:15pm until 4:15pm.


Many thanks - The Eco Council


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