Class Teacher

Balliol Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7ER

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Pay Scale
• Additional allowances:

  Main Pay Scale

Class Teacher job summary

Balliol Primary School strives to be our local community primary school of choice. We offer an inclusive learning environment which is ambitious for our pupils and prepares them for their future education and beyond.

Our school lies at the heart of the Balliol estate on the south side of the town of Kempston. We have an extensive site with Pre School, Nursery, Main School and Children’s Centre all serving our community with pride.

We are looking for a caring, motivated, enthusiastic and committed individual to join our friendly, hard-working team from September 2026.

Applications from ECTs and experienced teachers are welcome.

Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact Mrs King at the school office office@balliolschool.co.uk 01234 300601

Closing date for this post is the 14th May at Midday, we are looking to hold interviews in the following week.

Balliol Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this vision. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check.

Online Search

An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview.

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 Balliol Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 384 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Balliol Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/balliol-primary-school

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