KS2 Class Teacher

Houghton Conquest Lower School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK45 3LL

63 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 5pm

• Date listed

  9 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) MPS

KS2 Class Teacher job summary

Houghton Conquest Lower School is a warm and welcoming school at the heart of a historic village. We pride ourselves on creating a nurturing, inclusive environment where every child is encouraged to be the best version of themselves. We are looking for an enthusiastic, creative, and dedicated teacher to join our passionate team.

This is an incredibly exciting time for Houghton Conquest. We are currently on a transformative journey as we transition from a lower school to a primary school from September 2026. This evolution represents a new chapter for our pupils and our community.

What we are looking for:

• Someone who can plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that spark curiosity.
• Someone who is a committed practitioner with high expectations of our children and of themselves.
• Someone who is passionate about teaching and learning and has the ability and dedication to making a difference to children’s learning.
• Someone who embodies our core values and fosters a positive, respectful classroom culture.
• Someone who thrives in a collaborative, supportive environment and is a team player.
• Someone who is professionally committed to their own development and the success of every pupil.
• Someone who is able to work on their own initiative and manage and organise their time effectively.
• Someone who can confidently communicate with parents, carers and class teachers to keep them informed of a child's progress.

Why join us?

• To join a close-knit staff team where everyone’s voice is heard. All staff work together as a team and value each other’s strengths.

• To be within a collaborative working environment with pupil and staff well-being as a priority.

• To access tailored CPD and opportunities to lead or innovate within the curriculum.

• To work in a values-based school.

• To work in a school that values outdoor learning and community spirit.

How to Apply

If you have a passion for primary education and want to make a real difference in a community-focused setting, we would love to hear from you! Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01234 740202 or email hconquest@hcschool.org.uk to arrange a tour.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

Houghton Conquest Lower is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. The school operates a ‘safer recruitment process’. In line with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview.

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

At Houghton Conquest Lower School, we believe that a caring school promotes the welfare, health, safety and guidance of every child. We recognise our statutory duty and pastoral duty to ensure the safety and well-being of our pupils.

“The school’s safeguarding arrangements are well organised, securely maintained and fit for purpose.” Ofsted 2019

“The pupils I spoke to informally around the school told me that they feel safe and happy at the school.” Ofsted 2019

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 Houghton Conquest Lower School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 142 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Houghton Conquest Lower School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/houghton-conquest-lower-school

Houghton Conquest Lower School has been at the centre of its village community for over 100 years and we continue to strive to be the best place for every child to start their learning journey. Our motto ‘Growing Together’ promotes our ethos of learning not just academically but for all children to achieve their full potential in a caring yet challenging environment. We offer support and encouragement through all aspects of school life. We want to develop confident, honest and responsible young people, capable of making a positive contribution to their community. We help pupils to understand their role by leading by example and because of our values-led foundation to our school.

Please come and visit us as this will more vibrantly convey the energy and enthusiasm of the staff and pupils. Members of staff work together with professionalism and commitment. We make every effort to work in partnership with our pupils’ parents encouraging good communication and shared understanding.

We are justly proud of our school and its heritage and we welcome you to be part of its continued success.

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