Class Teacher

Houghton Regis Primary School, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 5DH

27 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  2 December 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £46,940.00 Annually (FTE)

Class Teacher job summary

The successful candidate will be a strong practitioner who is passionate about teaching and learning and has a secure knowledge of the curriculum. We are looking for a resilient and motivated individual who has a strong desire to nurture children as they grow into independent, highly motivated learners. We looking for an experienced teacher with a proven track record of success in improving standards and raising pupil outcomes.

Houghton Regis Primary School is a warm, welcoming and growing school, including a Nursery, with approximately 400 children on roll. At Houghton Regis Primary School, we aim for every child to experience success, learn from their mistakes and to develop an open and inquisitive mind. The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner who shares this same vision and is passionate about teaching and learning and has secure knowledge of the curriculum.

We are looking for a resilient and motivated individual who has a strong desire to nurture children as they grow into independent, highly motivated learners. We believe that every child is capable of achieving their full potential and maximising their learning opportunities to excel in all that they do.

We provide a happy, safe and positive environment, which nurtures confidence, motivation, independence and personal success for all pupils. We are focused on the development of the whole child and our pupils’ progress and well-being is our core purpose at all times.

All candidates are strongly encouraged to visit the school and meet our dedicated pupils and staff to experience what life is like at our school. To arrange a visit, please contact the school on 01582 867487 or email our School Business Manager, Mrs F Jones: fjones@houghtonregisprimary.co.uk. For more information, please find attached the Person Specification, Job Description and Application Information.

Due to the high volume of applications we may receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All references will be sought prior to interview and successful applicants will be required to undertake enhanced disclosure checks.

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 Houghton Regis Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 386 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Houghton Regis Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/houghton-regis-primary-school

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