News
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| W/c Monday 17th November 2025 | Art Project with Lewis Foundation - Recp, Yr 1 & 2 |
| Saturday 22nd November 2025 | Art Exhibition at Elgar Centre, Upton in conjunction with the Lewis Foundation All Welcome |
| Tuesday 2nd December 2025 | Flu Immunisations |
| Wednesday 10th December 2025 | Reception Nativity 9.00am |
| Wednesday 10th December 2025 | Yr 1 & 2 Xmas Performance - 2.00pm & 6.00pm |
| Tuesday 16th December 2025 | Christingle at St John's Baptist Church 6pm |
| Wednesday 17th December 2025 | Christmas Lunch for the Pupils |
| Friday 19th December 2025 | Last Day of Term Break up for Christmas |
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 |
| Monday | After School Club - Pacesetter | Year R to Year 6 | 3:30pm-4:45pm | Well Being Hub |
| 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 |
| Tuesday | After School Club - Pacesetter | Year R to Year 6 | 3:30pm-4:45pm | Well Being Hub |
| 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 |
| Wednesday | After School Club - Pacesetter | Year R to Year 6 | 3:30pm-4:45pm | Well Being Hub |
| 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 |
| Thursday | After School Club - Pacesetter | Year R to Year 6 | 3:30pm-4:45pm | Well Being Hub |
| 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 |
| Friday | After School Club - Pacesetter | Year R to Year 6 | 3:30pm-4:45pm | Well Being Hub |
The School Eco Council are very excited to announce:
Pre-Loved Uniform Sale
Next sale is Friday 5th December 2025 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 Friday 5th December 2025 from 3:00pm.
Many thanks - The Eco Council
Class Teacher
Full time - KS1
Fixed Term Maternity Cover – Easter 2026
Open to RQT / Qualified Teaching Staff
Kingsthorpe Village Primary is a one form entry primary school with 205 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 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 great 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. 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 1pm on Wednesday 13 January 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 20th January 2026
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.
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