Class Teacher - ECT or MPS

Southcott Lower School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2UA

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  2 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  13 May 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 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 Annually (FTE)

Class Teacher - ECT or MPS job summary

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic teacher to join our friendly and supportive team. Whether you are an Early Career Teacher beginning your journey or a teacher with some experience, we would love to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your teaching career in a nurturing environment where professional development, collaboration and staff wellbeing are highly valued.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is caring, positive and passionate about inspiring children to love learning
• Has high expectations for all pupils and a commitment to helping every child succeed
• Is reflective and eager to develop their teaching practice
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive team and values collaboration
• Is creative, enthusiastic and willing to bring new ideas into the classroom
• Has a commitment to inclusive practice and ensuring all children thrive
• Has a secure understanding of the curriculum and child development
• Is excited to grow professionally and make a positive contribution to school life

We can offer:

• A welcoming, friendly and supportive staff team
• High-quality mentoring and support for ECTs, including a dedicated induction programme
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Enthusiastic, happy children who enjoy learning
• A caring school community where wellbeing matters

Qualified Teacher Status is essential. Applications are welcomed from teachers with experience in Early Years, KS1 or KS2, including teaching placements for ECTs. Experience across more than one key stage would be an advantage but is not essential.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. References and online checks will be taken up for all shortlisted candidates and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
These posts are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose any convictions and any orders made against them.

Visits are warmly welcomed; please contact the school office: school@southcott.beds.sch.uk

Closing Date: Tuesday 2nd June (midday)

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 Southcott Lower School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 296 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Southcott Lower School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southcott-lower-school

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