Class Teacher

Newton Leys Primary School, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK3 5GG

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Feb 2027

• Closing date

  21 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 October 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: MPS

Class Teacher job summary

KS1 Class teacher required from Feb - Dec 2027 (Maternity Cover)

KS1 Class Teacher - MPS

Newton Leys Primary School’s vision is to create a school that is an integral part of the community, where children are proud of their achievements and excel within a safe, joyful and nurturing environment. We work hard at providing a safe, happy community where everyone is respected and listened to; a community where we take pride in ourselves and our achievements, enabling children to become good choosers, skilful problem solvers and powerful learners. We strive to be the hub of our local community and an integral part of our society, building and joining communities locally and beyond and building partnerships in the education of our children with parents and the wider community. Visitors to our school all comment on our amazing learning environment, friendly staff, and polite and happy children.

We can offer you an experienced and supportive Leadership team; a superb, purpose built teaching environment; and the opportunity to apply your exciting ideas and enthusiasm to the challenge of building and developing a new school. There are excellent opportunities for career progression for the right candidate, and we are committed to the ongoing professional development of our team. We welcome applications from ECT’s.

If you would like to have an informal conversation/visit with the Headteacher about this post, please contact the School Office via telephone: (01908) 630253

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 Newton Leys Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 643 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Newton Leys Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/newton-leys-primary-school

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