Class Teacher

Derwent Primary School, Henlow, Bedfordshire, SG16 6BA

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  24 April 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  26 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS
• Additional allowances:

  MPS

Class Teacher job summary

EYFS Class Teacher

Derwent Primary School - Henlow, Bedfordshire

Permanent full-time contract

Suitable for MPS teachers only

Start date September 2026

We can offer successful applicants:

Enthusiastic children and a behaviour policy actively supported by the senior leaders on site

Professional, dedicated and supportive colleagues

A broad, challenging and well-resourced primary curriculum

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 information about our school, please visit our 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 SLT and a tour around the school.

Closing date: Friday 24th April 2026

Interview date: Wednesday 6th May 2026

Start date: 1st September 2026

Our schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects 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 Friday 24th April 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

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 371 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Derwent Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/derwent-lower-school

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