EYFS Class Teacher

Parklea Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 3EW

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  13th April 2026

• Closing date

  27 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 February 2026

Job details

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

  MPS / UPS

EYFS Class Teacher job summary

Are you an experienced Early Years specialist?

The Governors of Parklea Primary School are seeking a passionate, creative, and enthusiastic Reception Class Teacher to join our vastly improving, split-site school on the border of Central Bedfordshire.

We pride ourselves on our calm, purposeful atmosphere where children are at the centre of everything we do. Noted by Ofsted: "Well-trained staff support children to learn and develop their language and communication skills preparing them well for Year 1 and beyond."

You will play a pivotal role in shaping confident, curious, and ambitious learners within our warm and inclusive environment. We are looking for someone who can:

• Deliver engaging, well-structured lessons and high-quality continuous provision.
• Nurture positive, warm relationships with pupils and families.
• Contribute to a collaborative staff culture where professional development and wellbeing matter.

This position will Ideally suit a teacher with a minimum of two years’ experience, you will:

• Have excellent knowledge of the EYFS statutory framework.
• Possess strong pastoral skills and a desire to contribute to extra-curricular life.
• Be ready to inspire and motivate both boys and girls in our vibrant school.

Closing Date: Friday 27th February 2026 Interview Date: W/C 2nd March 2026

Parklea Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS checks and references are required.

For the right candidate, accommodation maybe available.

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 Parklea Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 548 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Parklea Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parklea-primary-school

Parklea Primary School is a newly amalgamated Primary School (September 2019) in the North of Luton.

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