News

NEWSLETTERS

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

TERM DATES

Click the links to view term dates.

EVENTS

Please find below information on our upcoming events.

Date Event
Thursday 26th March 2026 Saints RFC Signed Shirts Draw
Friday 27th March 2026 Easter Hamper Draw
Friday 27th March 2026 Last Day of Term 4 - Easter Holidays Begin
Monday 13th April 2026 Term 5 - Teacher Training Day School Closed to Pupils
Tuesday 14th April 2026 Term 5 Starts - All Pupils back to school
Tuesday 14th April 2026 Year 3 & 4 Parents Evening 17:00-20:00
Thursday 16th April 2026 Year 3 & 4 Parents Evening 16:00-18:00
Monday 20th April 2026 Teacher Training Day - School Closed to Pupils
Tuesday 21st April 2026 Art Garden Exhibition - 8.30am - 8.55am in the Hall
Tuesday 21st April 2026 Year 1 Forest School Starts
Tuesday 28th April 2026 Year 5 Class Panto 9.10am - 9.40am
Wednesday 29th April 2026 Year 3 Class Panto 9.10am - 9.40am
Thursday 30th April 2026 Year 4 Class Panto 9.10am - 9.40am
wc Monday 11th May 2026 KS2 SATS Week
Tuesday 23rd June 2026 - am Sports Day

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 Breakfast Club - Pacesetter 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 1 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 – September 2026

 

Open to ECT / RQT / Qualified Teaching Staff

 

 

Kingsthorpe Village Primary is a one form entry primary school with 204 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 great 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 starting in September 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 great range of staff expertise and experience across the school. We had our most recent OFSTED inspection in January 2026 and our outcome was ‘Expected in All Areas’. 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.

 

Kingsthorpe Village Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All appointments are subject to successful Disclosure & Barring clearance, references and medical clearance. The school provides equal opportunities for all, 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.

 

Please visit the school website to access the school’s child protection policy and practices.

 

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.

 

The closing date for applications is 12noon on Wednesday 13 May 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 19 May 2026  


Class Teacher Advert Class Teacher Job Description Class Teacher Person Specification Class Teacher 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 Thursday 26th March 2026 from 3:00pm until 4:00pm.


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 Thursday 26th March 2026 from 3:00pm.


Many thanks - The Eco Council


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