KS2 Class Teacher (0.4 FTE)

Templefield Lower School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AJ

26 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  10 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 2 days a week, Thursday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650 - £43,607

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are pleased to offer a unique opportunity for a teacher to join our team on a 2 day per week contract (fixed term for one year), teaching within Key Stage 2.

The successful candidate will need to be an excellent classroom practitioner and have good organisational and interpersonal skills. It is essential that they are committed to raising standards for all children and prepared to play an active part in all aspects of school life.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer you:

• A well-developed curriculum
• A happy, supportive school with a strong team ethos
• Wonderful pupils who work hard and make excellent progress
• A commitment to professional growth, with high-quality CPD

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

Templefield Lower School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. As part of our safer recruitment process, we will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

The successful applicant will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks, including a health check, an enhanced criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and satisfactory references, before appointment is confirmed.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Class Teacher Job Description.pdf - 134 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Person Specification.pdf - 11.9 KB (opens in new tab)

Application Form.docx - 163 KB (opens in new tab)

About Templefield Lower School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 313 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Templefield Lower School website
• Email address: office@templefield-lower.co.uk
• Phone number: 01525 713625
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/templefield-lower-school

Arranging a visit to Templefield Lower School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@templefield-lower.co.uk.

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