Class Teacher with Phase Leader Responsibilities

Wenlock CofE Academy, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 0RW

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 Annually (Actual) M1-M6

Class Teacher with Phase Leader Responsibilities job summary

Are you passionate about teaching and learning? Do you want to inspire independent, happy learners in a supportive, values-driven environment? Wenlock CofE Academy is seeking a creative and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our committed team. This role also includes a TLR Responsibility for Upper Key Stage 2 Phase Leader.

About Us:
Wenlock CofE Academy is a thriving primary school with up to 360 pupils, set in a welcoming and inclusive community. We are proud of our Christian ethos and our strong association with the Diocese of St Albans Multi-Academy Trust. Our school is dedicated to helping children achieve and flourish, providing a values-based education where every child is valued and supported. Our Ofsted Report in February 2026 highlighted our Strong practice in Inclusion and Personal Development & Wellbeing.

What We Offer:

• Excellent professional development opportunities tailored to your needs
• Career progression and networking opportunities across the Trust
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• An inclusive and diverse workplace, where everyone’s contribution is valued

The Role:

• Deliver high-quality teaching, inspiring a love of learning in your pupils
• Create a safe, welcoming and stimulating classroom environment
• Work as part of a dedicated team, sharing the Christian vision and values of our school
• Be innovative and creative, seeing opportunities rather than barriers
• Support all children to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally

Safeguarding Statement:
Wenlock CofE Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

Diversity Statement:
Wenlock CofE Academy is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

If you are interested in the role, we would love to meet you and show you around our wonderful school. Please contact the school office for more information if required.

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 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 Wenlock CofE Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 311 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wenlock CofE Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wenlock-cofe-junior-school-luton

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