Head of Year/Class Teacher

Warden Hill Infant Academy, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 2DN

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April or September

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: UPS
• Additional allowances:

  UPS

Head of Year/Class Teacher job summary

About our School

At Warden Hill Infant Academy our school ethos is built upon our unique school values (which incorporate British Values), these include unity, respect, tolerance, and friendship. With high expectations and standards, exciting wow-factors and book based learning experiences, fostering a love of reading, we believe that Warden Hill offers an excellent educational experience for our pupils.

Warden Hill Infant Academy is a successful school which is a unique and exciting place to be. Children succeed at Warden Hill Infant Academy thanks to high quality learning experiences provided by our extensive and dedicated team. They also enjoy our creative approach to learning and feel secure in our caring school environment.

Warden Hill Infant Academy is a 4-form entry school from EYFS to Year 2 with a full wraparound childcare facility from 7:45am to 6pm.

Head of Year

As a school committed to teacher development Warden Hill Infant Academy are delighted to have the opportunity to welcome an ambitious professional ready for a new challenged within our busy and thriving school. This teaching vacancy would suit those with experience who are looking for a fresh challenge. We are seeking the right person for this position, therefore the post can commence form either April or September.

We can offer:

A welcoming and friendly workplace with an exceptionally dedicated staff team.

A highly skilled, experienced, and committed senior team.

A well-resourced working environment.

A strong and highly responsive central trust support team.

Staff well-being is a priority for our team, and we work closely with our staff to achieve a positive work/life balance.

An employee benefits programme, which includes discounts with several retailers and hospitality outlets and membership of an employee assistance programme

Arrange a Visit

Visits to tour a school site is welcomed and strongly encouraged.

Please contact to arrange a visit, answer any queries or for an informal chat.

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

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of 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 Disclosure and Barring Service.

Please see the attached Welcome Pack for more details of the role.

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 Warden Hill Infant Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 360 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Warden Hill Infant Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/warden-hill-infant-academy

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