Class Teacher

Leedon Lower School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 3LZ

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• 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: £34,069.00 - £52,835.00 Annually (FTE) We are happy to consider experienced teachers and ECTs. Salary adaptations considered based on experience

Class Teacher job summary

Leedon Lower School - Our school vision statement:

'Every child leaves Leedon as a global citizen with the skills, experiences and confidence needed to dream big, achieve their full potential and be a successful learner for life. '

We are a large 2 form entry lower school with a big heart. Our children work hard, have fun and enjoy their learning. We are now looking for a class teacher to join our happy, hard-working team.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dedicated class teacher to join our friendly Leedon family. We are happy to consider experienced teachers and ECTs. Salary adaptations considered based on experience

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has high expectations of all children
• Works hard and is highly motivated
• Is an excellent team player
• Is committed to raising standards across the school

In return we can offer you:

• A supportive, experienced, hard-working staff team

• Dedicated collaborative PPA time

• Access to well-being support packages

• Opportunities for high quality professional development

• Opportunities for progression

Our school is committed to high standards of safeguarding procedures. This position requires full adherence to safer recruitment guidelines. This will include a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check prior to employment, online checks and we will be seeking references prior to interview from your current/most recent employer.

We reserve the right to interview strong candidates before the closing date. Please note the interview will require a full day.

We would love to show you around our school - visits are strongly encouraged. Please contact our School Business Manager, Mrs Louise Harris, to arrange.

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 Leedon Lower School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 368 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Leedon Lower School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/leedon-lower-school

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