Class Teacher (Year 4 and Across-School Teaching) – Part-time, 0.6 FTE

Southcott Lower School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2UA

14 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  27 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,069.00 - £46,940.00 Annually (FTE) Salary will be pro-rata, based on three days per week.

Class Teacher (Year 4 and Across-School Teaching) – Part-time, 0.6 FTE job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable and dedicated teacher to join our team at Southcott Lower School.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who enjoys working collaboratively and is passionate about providing high-quality teaching and learning.

The successful candidate will teach in Year 4 for two days per week, sharing responsibility for the class with the existing teacher. On the third day, they will teach across different classes and year groups, supporting continuity of learning throughout the school.

The role will involve planning, preparation, teaching, assessment and marking, as appropriate. We are looking for someone who can work both independently and collaboratively, adapting their teaching to meet the needs of all pupils.

We are looking for a reflective practitioner who will:

• Be caring, enthusiastic and passionate about teaching and making a difference to children's lives.

• Deliver engaging, inclusive and high-quality lessons that enable all pupils to achieve their potential.

• Demonstrate strong classroom management and establish positive relationships with pupils.

• Be confident in planning, delivering and assessing lessons independently, as well as using existing planning where appropriate.

• Work effectively alongside the Year 4 class teacher and other colleagues to ensure consistency and continuity in learning.

• Be flexible and adaptable, with the confidence to teach across different year groups.

• Have high expectations of pupils' achievement, behaviour and personal development.

• Contribute positively to the wider life of the school and embrace our values of Respect, Resilience, Collaboration and Achievement.

What we can offer you:

• A welcoming, friendly and supportive staff team.

• Children who are at the heart of everything we do.

• A collaborative working environment where staff are valued and supported.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• A school committed to continuous improvement and providing the very best for every child.

Applicants must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Applications are welcome from Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers.

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit Southcott Lower School to meet our team and experience our school community.

Closing date: 27.11.26

Interview date: To be confirmed

We look forward to welcoming a new member to our Southcott family!

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 Southcott Lower School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 312 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Southcott Lower School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southcott-lower-school

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