Class Teacher

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

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  04/01/2027 or before

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (748)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS 1-6

Class Teacher job summary

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 Classroom Teacher who can:

Lead by example as an exemplary classroom practitioner

Create inclusive and engaging learning experiences

Inspire pupils

Be able to lead a subject area

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.

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 2026 (KCSIE), online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.

Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

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

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 206 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• 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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