Class Teacher

Derwent Primary School, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6BA

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  4th January 2027

• Closing date

  18 October 2026 at 4pm

• Date listed

  1 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Salary dependent on experience

Class Teacher job summary

LKS2 Class Teacher

Derwent Primary School - Henlow, Bedfordshire

Permanent contract full time

Open to ECT and MPS teachers

Start date January 2027

We can offer successful applicants:

Enthusiastic children and a robust well-supported behaviour management policy

Professional, dedicated and supportive colleagues and weekly research-led professional development offer

A fully involved and strategic governing body

A welcoming environment where the PTA are involved and engaged in the life of the school

For more details about our school, please visit the school website https://www.derwentschool.co.uk/

Applications are through MyNewTerm only.

Please do not send CV’s.

We would also encourage candidates to book an informal chat with Mrs Rimmer, Headteacher and a tour around the school.

Closing date: 18th October 2026 at 4pm

Interview date: WC 19th October 2026

Start date: 4th January 2027

Our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are conditional and subject to an enhanced DBS and Social Media checks.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement if a suitable applicant is appointed prior to 18th October 2026

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 Derwent Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 419 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Derwent Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/derwent-lower-school

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