Class Teacher (Fixed Term)

Springfield Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7LJ

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  19 May 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 May 2025

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: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £43,606.00 Annually (Actual) MPS

Class Teacher (Fixed Term) job summary

Class Teacher (Fixed Term)

Location: Springfield Primary School, Bedford

Salary: Main Pay Scale

Contract Terms: 1 YearFixed Term Contract, 1.0 FTE

Start Date: September 2025

Come join our warm and welcoming team at Springfield Primary!

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated teacher to inspire our wonderful enthusiastic learners in Kempston. At Springfield, we believe in creating a supportive and nurturing environment where both our learners and staff thrive. We're a school that genuinely prioritises wellbeing, creating a positive and relaxed atmosphere where you'll feel valued and supported every step of the way.

We are a close-knit team, with experienced Key Stage Leads and Senior Leaders to guide you and we're dedicated to helping every child be "Safe, Secure, and Successful." Our school values, SPRING (Succeed, Persevere, Respect, Independence, Nurture, Grow), are at the heart of everything we do. We also deeply value the strong support we receive from our families and the local community, creating a collaborative and enriching learning environment. You will have opportunities for strong CPD through local schools and through Chiltern Learning Trust with clear career progression, including a robust ECT induction programme (if applicable).

If you're looking for a school where you can make a real difference, feel supported and be part of a friendly community, we'd love to hear from you!

Let's work together to inspire the next generation.

If you have unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils the appointment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CV's

Thank you for your interest in this role.

For further information, please contact Becky Cave, HR Lead - hr@springfieldprimaryschool.org.uk

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training
• Exceptional CPD and development/promotional opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Generous pension schemes
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee of the month scheme
• Diverse workplace

The closing date for applications is 9:00am on Monday 19th May 2025.

Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date

Visit our website: https://www.springfieldprimaryschool.org.uk/

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 are not accepted.

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.

About Springfield Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 391 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Springfield Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/springfield-primary-school-mk42-7lj

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