Class Teacher KS2 (Maternity cover)

Turvey Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 8DY

4 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  31 January 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  16 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - Estimate 9 mths to 1 year, dependent on teacher's return to work date - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a teacher that:

• Demonstrates excellent classroom practice
• Recognises every child as an individual
• Is passionate about ensuring that every child meets their full potential
• Is committed to raising standards across the school
• Is a flexible team player with a positive work ethos

What the school offers its staff

We are a friendly, village school in the beautiful rural setting of Turvey?

We can offer you:

• Happy and motivated children that are eager to learn
• A hardworking and friendly team
• Excellent opportunities for professional development

• A supportive school community

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.

We are looking for a teacher to teach our small Year 5/6 class (22 pupils). This starts after Easter 2026 and is likely to continue until January 2027.

Full details and an application form can be found on the information page of our website www.turveyprimary.org

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.

About Turvey Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 92 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Turvey Primary School website
• Email address: head@turveyprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01234881259
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/turvey-primary-school

Turvey Primary is a happy, friendly, village school that caters for 4 to 11 year olds. There are currently 85 pupils on roll organised into 4 classes. We have a total of 17 members of staff.

Arranging a visit to Turvey Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@turveyprimary.co.uk.

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