EYFS Class Teacher

River Bank Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1ES

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  23 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPR/UPR
• Additional allowances:

  MPR/UPR

EYFS Class Teacher job summary

We are looking for a kind and nurturing class teacher to join our friendly and supportive EYFS team. We are a large school with wonderful facilities and outdoor spaces which are particularly wonderful for our EYFS children. Why don't you come and visit us and see for yourself?

About this Role

River Bank Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic and nurturing reception class teacher for a September 2026 start.

We are a school that can offer:

• autonomy for our teachers
• brilliantly behaved pupils
• a commitment to a sensible approach to workload
• a visible and supportive leadership team
• a light touch approach to the collection of data
• light and airy classrooms and wonderful outdoor spaces
• free health care
• a strong, committed and supportive team of staff and governors
• one paid family day per academic year
• discounted corporate membership to all Active Luton managed leisure centres
• the added security of Luton Borough Council's pay and conditions in line with maintained schools

We do not believe in:

• time consuming marking policies, we focus on feedback instead
• graded lesson observations
• a requirement for detailed planning
• data driven performance management, we focus on research instead

River Bank is a school set in a modern and purpose built building, which has the Olympic values and physical activity at its core. We are situated in the centre of Luton close to a range of good transport links.

Come and be part of our team and help us serve our amazin community.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Lucy Brooks on 01582 531860 to arrange a tour and informal meeting with David, the headteacher. Please visit our website for further information about our school - www.riverbankprimary.org

At River Bank Primary School our commitment is to: - Inspire, Empower, Achieve

Closing date: 8:00am 13th May 2026

Interviews: W/c 18th May 2026

Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

River Bank Primary School Safeguarding Policy - https://www.riverbankprimary.org/attachments/download.asp?file=3103&type=pdf

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools.

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 River Bank Primary School

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 769 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: River Bank Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/river-bank-primary-school

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