Classroom Teacher

Ardley Hill Academy, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3NZ

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  18 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 March 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: £32,916.00 Annually (Actual) MPS

Classroom Teacher job summary

Classroom Teacher

Location: Ardley Hill Academy, Dunstable

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: 1 FTE

Job start: September 2026

Salary: MPS / UPS

Closing date: Wednesday 18th March, 12pm

Overview of the job

Ardley Hill Academy are looking for a teacher with;

• A track record of Good to Outstanding teaching (ECT’s welcome)

• Enthusiasm, creativity and flexibility

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Commitment to sustaining an inclusive environment

• High expectations of their pupils and themselves

• The ability to lead and commitment to continuous professional development

Purpose of the post

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspiring teacher to join our team. The right candidate will be a committed team-player who can contribute to our engaging, ambitious curriculum and motivate pupils to strive for success. They will be confident in their teaching of core and foundation subjects whilst providing a nurturing learning environment where pupils feel safe and valued.

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CVs

We thank you for your interest in this role.

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training

• Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities

• Refer a friend scheme

• Generous pension schemes

• Employee assistance programme

• Employee of the month scheme

• Diverse workplace

The closing date for applications is 12pm, Wednesday 18th March 2026.

Interviews will take place Wednesday 25th March 2026.

Visit our website: www.ardleyhill.org.uk

Follow us on Twitter: @ArdleyHill

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 Ardley Hill Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 461 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ardley Hill Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ardley-hill-academy

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