One day per week KS1 class teacher

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

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  21 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: One day per week - 0.2 FTE
• Contract type: Fixed term - One year
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are a small school with a big heart, set in the lovely village of Lidlington. At Thomas Johnson, we believe schools should be places where children feel happy, safe, inspired and excited to learn – and where staff feel valued, supported and proud to work.

We are excited to offer a very unique opportunity for a teacher to join our team on a one day per week contract (fixed term for one year), teaching within Key Stage 1.

This role may be perfect if you are:

• Looking to keep your hand in teaching
• Currently working part-time and seeking an additional day
• Considering a return to the classroom
• Or simply looking for a flexible opportunity within a supportive school

We are not looking for someone who is perfect. We are looking for someone who cares. Someone who believes that every child matters, every day. Someone who can bring energy, warmth and high expectations to the classroom and make learning engaging and meaningful.

What the school offers its staff

At Thomas Johnson, you will find a team that works hard, laughs a lot, supports each other and always puts children at the centre of every decision. As a village school, community matters here. You will quickly get to know the children, families and staff, and become a valued part of our school.

We understand that teaching is both rewarding and demanding, so we are committed to supporting our staff and ensuring that this role is manageable, enjoyable and professionally fulfilling.

If you are the kind of teacher who believes that:

• Children should feel excited about coming to school
• Learning should be full of challenge, curiosity and discovery
• Every child deserves an adult who believes in them
• Schools should be full of kindness, laughter and high expectations

…then you will fit right in here.

The best way to understand our school is to come and see it for yourself. You are very warmly invited to visit, look around, and get a feel for what makes Thomas Johnson such a special place to be.

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

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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