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Class Teacher (MPS)

Templefield Lower School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ

This job expired on 6 May 2026 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  6 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 April 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 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916 - £45,352

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and creative teacher to join our wonderful team. Applications are welcomed from newly qualified (ECTs) and experienced teachers.

The successful candidate will need to be an excellent classroom practitioner and have good organisational and interpersonal skills. It is essential that they are committed to raising standards for all children and prepared to play an active part in all aspects of school life.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer you:

• A well-developed curriculum
• A happy, supportive school with a strong team ethos
• Wonderful pupils who work hard and make excellent progress
• A commitment to professional growth, with high-quality CPD and mentoring for ECTs

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

Templefield Lower School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment process, we will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

The successful applicant will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a health check, an enhanced criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and satisfactory references, before appointment is confirmed.

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Additional documents

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

Class Teacher Person Specification.pdf - 11.9 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Job Description.pdf - 134 KB (opens in new tab)

Application Form.docx - 163 KB (opens in new tab)

About Templefield Lower School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 313 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Templefield Lower School website
• Email address: office@templefield-lower.co.uk
• Phone number: 01525 713625
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/templefield-lower-school

Arranging a visit to Templefield Lower School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@templefield-lower.co.uk.

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