KS2 / KS3 Transition Teacher
Putteridge High School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 8HJ8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2027
Closing date
6 November 2026 at 9am
Date listed
23 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS
KS2 / KS3 Transition Teacher job summary
KS2 / KS3 Transition Teacher
Location: Putteridge High School
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of work: Full time
Salary: MPS / UPS
Closing date: 9am on Friday 6th November 2026
Overview of the job:
Putteridge High School is a rapidly growing school. We are at an exciting stage in our development and we are looking for an outstanding KS2 / KS3 Transition Teacher to join our strong Putteridge High School team.
We are looking for a Teacher who has vision and passion, someone who really wants to help build first class futures for our students.
Purpose of the post:
The role focuses on bridging the academic, pedagogical, and pastoral gap between primary and secondary education, ensuring a seamless learning journey, maintaining academic momentum, and supporting pupil well-being during the primary-to-secondary transition. To prepare and teach lessons of a high standard to all students in their classes so that students achieve the targets they are set.
With the guidance from the Subject Teaching and Learning Leader, participate in all CPD activities that will improve personal performance in any aspect associated with classroom teaching and professional knowledge.
To take part in the school’s Performance Management process and enter into a professional discussion with their line manager about their strengths as a teacher and any areas which are in need of improvement.
Address any areas of weaker performance, taking advice from their line manager and actively engaging in any actions that might be suggested.
Be willing at all times to have lessons observed in order for the school to be able to accurately assess the overall quality of teaching within the school which is vital to the whole school self-evaluation process.
Take on the role of a form tutor and ensure students are well prepared for learning each and every day.
To undertake any reasonable task as directed by the Headteacher.
If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.
Full training, support and induction will be provided.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
We are unable to accept CVs
We thank you for your interest in this role. For further information, please contact our HR Officer on 01582 745917 or hr@putteridgehigh.org
We offer a range of employee benefits:
A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training
Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities
Refer a friend scheme
Generous pension schemes
Employee assistance programme
Employee of the month scheme
Diverse workplace
The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 6th November 2026. Interviews will take place the week after the closing date.
Visit our website: http://www.putteridgehigh.org
Follow us on Twitter:@PutteridgeHSch
Follow us on Facebook:@Putteridgehighschool
Please visit our 'Why work for us? page on our website for further information
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Putteridge High School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1193 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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