Class Teacher (EYFS)

Chantry Primary Academy, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 0QP

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  22 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS - TLR may be considered for suitable candidate

Class Teacher (EYFS) job summary

The Pioneer Learning Trust is a small but growing Trust of collaborative schools in Luton and Bedford. The Trust currently consists of Chantry Primary Academy, Southfield Primary Academy, Whitefield Primary Academy, Ferrars Junior School, The Ferrars Academy Warden Hill Infant School and Lakeview School.

At Chantry, our school ethos is built upon our unique school values (which incorporate British Values), these include unity, respect, tolerance and friendship. With high expectations and standards, exciting wow-factors and a book based learning experience, fostering a love of reading, we believe that Chantry offers an excellent educational experience for our pupils.

Chantry is a successful school which is a unique and exciting place to be. Children succeed at Chantry thanks to high quality learning experiences provided by our extensive and dedicated team. They also enjoy our creative approach to learning and feel secure in our caring school environment.

Visits to tour our school sites are warmly welcomed and strongly encouraged.

Job Description

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring individual to join our successful team at Chantry Primary Academy as a Class Teacher. In this role, you will deliver high-quality teaching, support our pastoral system and improve outcomes for young children and families by providing an inclusive and nurturing environment.

Additional TLR for the right candidate

Please contact Gemma Patterson- 01582 706500 to arrange a visit or answer any queries.

Additional Information

Applicants for this public facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse and provide effective help or advice in fluently spoken English.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Internet searches will also be carried out prior to interview.

If your application indicates that you have previously lived or worked overseas, you will need to provide a Letter of Good Conduct (sometimes called a Police Clearance Certificate or Certificate of Good Character) from each relevant country, this will be the responsibility of the candidate and we advise seeking this upon application being submitted.

Please ensure that references include your most recent employer and that the contact email is their professional NOT their personal email address.

CV's and Personal statements are not accepted for any posts based in schools.

Successful applicants may be called to interview before the closing date and as such the advert may be withdrawn earlier than stated so early applications are encouraged.

Pioneer Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the wellbeing of all our staff.

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 Chantry Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 631 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Chantry Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chantry-primary-academy

Chantry Primary Academy

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