Class teacher

Bushmead Primary & Nursery School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7EU

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  12 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 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: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE)

Class teacher job summary

About us

At Bushmead Primary & Nursery School we are committed to, and passionate about the learning and progress of our pupils. We are a hard working and enthusiastic team who enjoy the challenges and opportunities of working within a school environment. Our most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023 is Good.

Our Values

Forgiveness, Positivity, Appreciation, Respect, Integrity, Empathy, Resilience, Kindness, Co-operation, Pride, Independence and Happiness.

We are looking to appoint a highly enthusiastic and compassionate teacher with a positive attitude who is passionate and dedicated in enabling all children to thrive. If you are qualified, enthusiastic and passionate about helping children, supporting and encouraging them as they strive to achieve their goals we would love to hear from you.

The ideal candidate will be:

• An outstanding and inclusive practitioner with strong KS2 experience

• Experienced in Year 6, with a secure understanding of SATs preparation and delivery

• Self-motivated and passionate about improving outcomes for all pupils

• Committed to supporting and inspiring our children to achieve their full potential

We can offer you:

• A supportive Leadership Team, dedicated support staff and governors

• Supportive continued professional development

• A vibrant and happy school

Please contact Mrs Diane Blackley, HR & Administration Manager if you have any questions. Visits to our school are welcomed. Email: admin@bushmeadprimaryschool.co.uk

Bushmead Primary & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subjected to an enhanced DBS check as well as other pre-appointment checks, including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2025). Please refer to the attached Safer Recruitment and Selection Policy for our recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested an early application is strongly advised

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

Children have a right to be cared for and protected, protecting them is everyone’s responsibility. At Bushmead we have a duty of care to ensure that all users of the school are kept safe from harm. We are committed to providing a secure and supportive environment in which children can develop and grow into mature and responsible people. Safeguarding children is an essential part of our holistic approach to ensure that children are protected from abuse and neglect and that every child reaches their full potential.

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 Bushmead Primary & Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 703 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bushmead Primary & Nursery School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bushmead-primary-school-luton

Bushmead is a very welcoming school with excellent, professional teachers and support staff.  Our team is committed to providing the best possible learning experience and pastoral care.

We have a strong vision and build confidence in our young learners.  An exciting, creative curriculum has been designed to develop a love of learning.  Academic rigour and high standards of behaviour are also at the heart of the school.

Our values underpin our commitment to ensuring we nurture the children in our care.  Our team, children and parents are very proud of our school.

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