KS2 Class Teacher

Thomas Johnson Lower School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0SB

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is a unique opportunity to join our team and build upon our already impressive provision.

We are looking for a talented, knowledgeable and skilful KS2 teacher to build on the strong foundations our children have learned in KS1.

What type of person are we looking for?

• You must have a warm and smiling face that makes children feel special
• You have to laugh at jokes that don’t necessarily make sense or that are not funny
• You must be prepared to get ‘stuck in’ and have lots of fun every day
• You must be prepared to feel important, special and loved by many young children and their families

What the school offers its staff

Why choose TJLS?

• Our school is a very special place and we are so proud of the curriculum experience we offer our children
• We have a robust, progressive and sequenced curriculum in place that inspires our children to make excellent progress
• You will receive fantastic professional development opportunities - and will be mentored and supported by our excellent senior leaders
• We really go the extra mile for our children. Whether that be for the lessons in the classroom, the enrichment experiences we offer, or the ambition we have for each and every child
• We are located in the beautiful rural village of Lidlington. Just 7 miles east of Milton Keynes and 7 miles south of Bedford - we are easy to reach geographically

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.

So what are you waiting for?

• Whatever stage of your career you are in, I warmly welcome and invite you to visit our school and see for yourself the everyday magic we sprinkle over our amazing learners

To arrange your visit, it is easy to contact us

• Call us on 01525 402377
• Email us at office@thomasjohnsonschool.co.uk

We can’t wait to meet you.

Thomas Johnson Lower School is fully committed to safer recruitment practices and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Pre-employment checks will always be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All prospective employees are subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of these checks. As part of our safer recruitment process, we will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates. This forms part of our due diligence in identifying any issues that may be relevant to safeguarding. Thomas Johnson Lower School is an equal opportunities employer.

How to apply

For further details and an application pack, please visit the school website at: http://www.thomasjohnsonschool.co.uk/vacancies

Or contact us:

Telephone: 01525 402377

Email: office@thomasjohnsonschool.co.uk

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Thomas Johnson Lower School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 9
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 91 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 9
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Thomas Johnson Lower School website
• Email address: office@thomasjohnsonschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01525 402377
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thomas-johnson-lower-school

Arranging a visit to Thomas Johnson Lower School

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

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