Class Teacher

Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5HH

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  19 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS1-6
• Additional allowances:

  MPS1-6

Class Teacher job summary

MPS + TLR

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‘Let your light Shine’ Matthew 5:16

Our inclusive Christian vision and values underpin all that we do at Thomas Whitehead

Thomas Whitehead Academy is a one form entry Primary school based in Houghton Regis and is part of the Diocese of St Albans Multi Academy Trust.

We are seeking an exceptional Year 6 Classroom Teacher with extensive Maths curriculum knowledge to take on the pivotal role of Maths Leader. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced practitioner who is passionate about the subject and eager to improve outcomes across the school.

We are looking for a practitioner

• Be able to lead by example as an exemplary classroom practitioner

• Create inclusive and engaging learning experiences

• Lead, develop and embed a high-quality Maths curriculum.
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders and colleagues to support teaching and learning through coaching, modelling and professional development.
• Monitor standards through thoughtful assessment, scrutiny and observation using these to inform improvement.
• Inspire pupils and staff with your passion for the subject

What We Offer:

Excellent professional development opportunities tailored to your needs

Networking opportunities across the Trust

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing

An inclusive and diverse workplace, where everyone’s contribution is valued

We are excited to offer you the opportunity to join our team and hope you will want to explore this role further. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed; please contact the school office to arrange a suitable time.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Diversity Statement: Thomas Whitehead Academy is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership. We serve our local community and celebrate those of all faiths and none.

Thomas Whitehead Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of our strong commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 (KCSIE), online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.

Further information about the job

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 210 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thomas Whitehead Church of England Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thomas-whitehead-cofe-academy

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