Primary Class Teacher (KS2)
Cauldwell School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 9DR24 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
24 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 January 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £43,606.00 Annually (Actual) Main Pay Scale
Primary Class Teacher (KS2) job summary
About HEART Academies Trust
HEART Academies Trust formed in 2017 and currently consists of one secondary school, Bedford Academy and three partner primary schools, Cauldwell, Shackleton and Shortstown. Together we serve more than 2500 pupils aged from 2 to 18 years.
We are a non-profit making charitable company sponsored by the Harpur Trust, one of the largest charities in the UK. With a proven track-record in education through their ownership and management of four Harpur Trust private schools in Bedford and as a sponsor of Bedford Academy since its creation in 2010, they are the perfect partner to support HEART Academies Trust as we grow.
HEART Academies Trust supports continuity of education within the community. Adopting a ‘stronger together’ approach and a commitment to positive collaboration enables each academy within the Trust to celebrate what they already do well whilst providing opportunities to ensure continued development and improvement across all academies within the Trust.
What we offer
As part of HEART Academies Trust, staff are valued and supported, allowing them to contribute fully to the wider school community. Our commitment to staff development and wellbeing is paramount.
Flexible working options.
CPD pathways, career progression, secondment and shadowing opportunities.
£200 Refer a friend scheme, tech scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Employee assist programme.
Generous pension and a competitive salary.
Free gym, shower and parking facilities.
Free tea, coffee, breakfast and eye tests.
An exceptional ECT induction programme and support.
An open and collaborative working environment with an inclusive workplace
Regular training and development programmes and celebration of staff success.
Individual laptops for teaching staff.
An excellent catering provision.
A commitment to environmental sustainability.
What we’re looking for
We are recruiting for a committed and driven Primary Class Teacher to join our fantastic, non-selective schools with pupils coming from a wide range of social backgrounds, cultures and abilities in the heart of Bedford.
Please take a look at our website, make an appointment for a tour or call us to ask any questions.
Commitment to safeguarding
HEART Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and therefore operates no restrictive policies in relation to age, sex or creed.
Our Trust is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children/young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated as per statutory guidance.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Cauldwell School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 417 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Cauldwell School website (opens in new tab)
Cauldwell is an exciting, ever-evolving Primary School with a vibrant, multi-cultural community, providing excellent education for children aged 4 to 11 years. The school serves a rich mix of diverse cultures, faiths and languages in an inclusive, caring environment. At the heart of Cauldwell, is the belief that every child does matter and everyone strives to ensure that each and every member of the school community achieves their full potential.
The school originally opened in 1996 after a merger between Drake and Raleigh schools. It has been continuously developed since then to provide a superb learning environment. Built over two levels, the excellent school facilities include: two large assembly halls, a computer suite, spacious playing field and an all-weather pitch. An additional feature for early years learning at Cauldwell Primary is the quad; an enclosed area of garden within the school grounds where children learn about the environment and are encouraged to plant bulbs, flowers and vegetables throughout the year.
Cauldwell Primary follows the National Curriculum and was rated by Ofsted as a Good school in June 2013. It follows a creative curriculum model, which uses high quality texts to deliver an engaging, exciting, thematic programme. This is supported by the many varied opportunities provided to broaden children’s life experiences and raise aspirations. Examples are: trips, residential visits, visitors to school and public events to name a few.
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