FS/KS1 CLASS TEACHER REQUIRED FROM SEPTEMBER 2026

Putteridge Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  31 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
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPR/UPR
• Additional allowances:

  MPR/UPR

FS/KS1 CLASS TEACHER REQUIRED FROM SEPTEMBER 2026 job summary

ABOUT US:

Putteridge Primary School is an exciting and stimulating learning environment to work in. As a team of professionals, we continually challenge the status quo so that we can work to the greatest effect so that all children can achieve and progress to their fullest potential.

We are a very popular and vibrant 3 form entry primary school on the Hertfordshire / Luton border. We have invested heavily to ensure that this is a quality learning environment for the children and a wonderful workplace for the whole staff. We are continually developing our culture so that we can embed excellence at all levels.

ABOUT YOU:

You will:

Be a good or outstanding primary school practitioner with a commitment to excellence in all you do

Be committed to the idea that high standards and creativity go hand in hand

Be inspiring and inventive and a positive role model

Have a good working knowledge of the Primary Curriculum, particularly Foundation Stage or Key Stage 1, and exciting teaching ideas

Be professional, dedicated and hard working

Create a happy, nurturing and stimulating environment for children

Be enthusiastic and self-motivated

We can offer:

• A happy, warm and friendly school that strives for everyone to succeed to the best of their ability
• A rich and stimulating curriculum
• Knowledgeable, dedicated and welcoming colleagues and a great place to begin or develop your career further, in a happy and professional environment.
• Extremely polite and well behaved children, supported and nurtured by staff
• A well-resourced school that is focused on children becoming effective and empowered learners
• A strong community ethos, well supported by parents

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applications are welcomed from ECTs and experienced teachers. Further information about the school can be found on our website: www.putteridgeprimaryschool.org.uk or contact Sandra Kenneford on 01582 728262 to arrange a visit (school will be closed until 8.30am on Monday 13th April)

Please ensure you address all of the criteria on the Person Specification and provide specific examples, including impact, to demonstrate how you meet each of the criterion.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 19th April 2026

Interview date: TBC

(Please note that if you are invited to interview, you will be required to teach a lesson as part of the recruitment process).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

CVs will not be accepted for posts based in school, application must be made on the form provided. Putteridge Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Criminal Records Bureau.

AVAILABLE DOCUMENTS

Class Teacher Job Description and Person Specification

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 Putteridge Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 594 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Putteridge Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/putteridge-primary-school

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