Class Teacher
Harrold Primary Academy, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7DB18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
13 April 2026
Closing date
20 February 2026 at 8am
Date listed
26 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,516.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE) Main Scale - National Teacher Pay Scale
Class Teacher job summary
Required for the Summer Term 2026 - Class Teacher
Harrold Primary Academy
This is a full-time, permanent post
Salary: Main Scale
We are looking for an energetic, dedicated and forward-thinking Class Teacher at Harrold Primary Academy. This is a full-time teaching post to start ready for the Summer Term. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference to children's learning and development by delivering creative and engaging lessons. You will provide a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment for all our children to help them achieve their full potential and a love for learning. You will be part of a fantastic team of teachers and support staff working closely together to create fulfilling learning opportunities for our children. Our family of schools provide exceptional support and professional development opportunities for all of our staff.
The opportunity:
- A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children’s learning
- An opportunity to work in a high-attaining school
- Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff
- Highly collaborative approach to teaching where planning is jointly shared across year groups to enable the sharing of excellent practice
The ideal candidate:
- QTS teaching qualification
- Experience of teaching Key Stages One and/or Two
- Possesses outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team
- An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues
About Harold Primary Academy
Harrold Primary Academy is a one-form entry, community primary academy, situated in the village of Harrold in North Bedfordshire. The Academy lies in the heart of the community, believing that close cooperation between home and school is essential. Harrold Primary Academy is a happy, caring, and supportive school. The Academy was formed on the site of Harrold Lower School and Harrold Priory Middle School, opening its doors to the pupils aged 4 - 11 years in September 2017. The Academy celebrates and values their learning community and encourages children to respect each other’s cultures, faiths, and traditions. As a school, we are extremely fortunate to have a spacious school site with a Library, Science lab, Food Technology room and a team of dedicated staff who work hard to deliver exciting, engaging, and enjoyable lessons for children at Harrold. If you would like any more information about Harrold Primary Academy or you would like to arrange a visit to the school, please do not hesitate to contact the school office - we look forward to seeing you.
About Meridian Trust
Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -
- Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
- Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
- Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
- Cycle to work scheme
- Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
- Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
- Free on-site parking
- Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.
For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Closing date: 20th February 2026 by 9am
Interview date: 26th February 2026
Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Harrold Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 98 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Harrold Primary Academy website
School location
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