Class Teacher Full Time (1 Year Fixed term)

Turnfurlong Junior School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7PL

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 May 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  6 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 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time, Mon to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 - M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

At TJS, we value a creative, cross-curricular approach that brings learning to life. We are seeking someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for teaching and learning
• Can inspire, motivate, and engage all learners
• Embraces creativity and innovation in the classroom
• Works effectively as part of a supportive team
• Is committed to high standards and continuous professional development

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A friendly, inclusive, and dedicated staff team
• Enthusiastic, pupils who love learning
• Focus on staff wellbeing and development
• A supportive environment for ECTs, including mentoring and guidance

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Class Teacher JD & PS.pdf - 236 KB (opens in new tab)

About Turnfurlong Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 383 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Turnfurlong Junior School website
• Email address: lcole@tjs.org.uk
• Phone number: 01296489264
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/turnfurlong-junior-school

Arranging a visit to Turnfurlong Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lcole@tjs.org.uk.

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