Class Teacher

Harlington Lower School, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 6PD

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  23 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• 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: Main Pay Scale ECT's are welcome to apply
• Additional allowances:

  Main Pay Scale ECT's are welcome to apply

Class Teacher job summary

Harlington and Sundon Lower Schools are seeking an excellent teacher with a strong commitment to high-quality teaching and learning to join our supportive and professional team for a maternity cover position. This role will be for either a KS1 or KS2 class dependent on the successful applicant. We are looking for a practitioner who can make a real difference to our children’s lives.

Harlington Lower School is vibrant village school located with easy access to the M1 and to a train station. It is partnered with Sundon Lower School, sharing a Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. They are both part of the Pyramid Schools Trust. The school is a small school with a genuine family feel. We pride ourselves on our values-based education and a close-knit team where everyone knows everyone. This fosters a warm, positive, and caring ethos that is truly at the heart of our school. Our fantastic facilities, including an outdoor classroom, spacious field, Forest School and outdoor gym, provide rich and varied learning opportunities. Our children are looking for a kind, caring, and supportive teacher who will inspire them in their learning and support them pastorally.

The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent classroom practice and a commitment to promoting equality and diversity. You will be resilient, patient, and possess strong communication skills. Working collaboratively as part of our team, you will use sound judgment and common sense to create an engaging and nurturing learning environment. Your main teaching school and class will depend on the successful candidate and the whole school team. We can offer a highly supportive environment across two schools, a truly friendly staff team, and excellent opportunities for professional development to help you grow in your career.

Visits to both schools are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact us at office@harlingtonlower.co.uk or office@sundonlower.co.uk to arrange a visit and experience our wonderful schools in action.

The schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Scheme. CVs will not be accepted. Internet searches will also be carried out prior to interview.

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.

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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 Harlington Lower School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 140 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Harlington Lower School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harlington-lower-school

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