Class Teacher

Broadmead Lower School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 9NN

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,000.00 Annually (Actual) MPS -salary point depending on experience.

Class Teacher job summary

We are seeking to appoint a talented, dynamic and creative Year 1 Class Teacher to join our friendly, supportive and hardworking team in September. The successful applicant will be a flexible team player, committed to raising standards and meeting the needs of children across the school. This contract is temporary for the first year.

The ideal applicant will demonstrate high expectations in behaviour and attainment and always put children at the heart of their teaching. You will have a good knowledge of the National Curriculum, Values Based Education, Sounds Write, SEND and as a subject leader be able to lead change in the school.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Scheme. CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools.

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please telephone 01234 768318 or email office@broadmeadlowerschool.co.uk to make an appointment to look around.

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 Broadmead Lower School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 243 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Broadmead Lower School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/broadmead-lower-school

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