Class Teacher

Job Details

• Job role: Teacher (suitable for early career teachers)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Salary: Main Pay Scale (full-time equivalent)

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a small, friendly village school located around three miles from Biggleswade. We are federated with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], and both schools were rated ‘GOOD’ by OFSTED in December 2023. We are currently in an exciting phase of development, having transitioned to a split-site primary school in September 2024 as part of Central Bedfordshire Council’s Schools for the Future project. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is now the only infant school in Central Bedfordshire, providing for children from Reception to Year 2. Pupils then move on to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] for Years 3 to 6. With many positive and exciting changes ahead, we are seeking a committed and enthusiastic team to support us on this journey. As the only junior school in Central Bedfordshire, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers a distinctive and rewarding environment.

What You Will Do

• Be dynamic, energetic, well organised and dedicated.
• Be passionate about teaching and learning, with a clear vision and drive for improvement.
• Create and develop an enriching, interactive and stimulating learning environment.
• Teach knowledge driven and progressive lessons which motivate and engage.
• Participate in new ideas and initiatives.
• Contribute to the wider life of a small school.
• Model and promote the vision and values of our church schools.

What We Offer

• A school that prides itself on the individual attention given to every child.
• A dedicated and supportive staff team passionate about the learning and progress of our children.
• A school full of friendly, enthusiastic learners.
• Strong values reflected in the ethos of the Federation.
• Collaborative working and professional development opportunities across the Federation.
• Opportunities to work closely with other schools in the local cluster.
• Parents that support their children's learning and the life of the school.
• Rural surroundings with a strong village community.
• A school that cares for the wellbeing of staff.

How to Apply

Visits are encouraged and warmly welcomed prior to application. Please contact Naomi Catmur on [contact hidden] or [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] to arrange this. Please complete the application via the My New Term website (View advert on external website). Please demonstrate, with examples how you meet each one of the essential criteria described on the person specification (attached). The school reserve the right to close the application date sooner if a suitable candidate is appointed following application.

Safeguarding Commitment

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We are required to conduct online searches about shortlisted candidates in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance in order to identify any incidents or concerns which are publicly available online. The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. Visas cannot be sponsored.