Primary Teacher - Reception
Biggleswade Academy, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8JU17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
25 February 2026 at 10:59pm
Date listed
6 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS
Primary Teacher - Reception job summary
Primary Teacher - Reception
Required for September 2026
Our ideal candidate will have high ambitions for our pupils, be determined to make a difference in each and every child’s education and have a real passion for teaching. They will be able to use their imagination to bring new concepts to life and generate an infectious enthusiasm for learning within the classroom.
About the Role
You will be responsible for delivering engaging, high-quality teaching that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of pupils. Working as part of a collaborative team, you will help create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment where every child can thrive.
We are seeking a full time Primary Teacher who:
hold qualified teacher status (QTS) or is working towards it
has high expectations of the pupils they teach and how they can maximise their learning
is committed to providing the best opportunities for all pupils
has a genuine passion and enthusiasm and does not want to settle for second best
is reflective about all aspects of their own practice and always looking for ways to develop professionally
What can we offer you?
A dynamic and innovative school, where it is immediately obvious how much our pupils love learning
Numerous opportunities to further your career
Research lead teacher development
A friendly and positive school culture that values wellbeing and teamwork, with regular staff wellbeing events
Here at Biggleswade Academy, we teach children from Reception to Year 6. All of our teachers provide high quality learning experiences for our pupils and help us develop a truly 21st Century Curriculum at a school where high standards and expectations are a must.
Hours - Full Time (suitable for ECT’s)
Contract type - Permanent
Salary - MPS/UPS
Closing Date - Wednesday 25th February, 2026
To apply, simply visit biggleswadeacademy.org/biggleswade-academy/careers-with-us. To arrange a tour or if you have any questions about the role, please email vacancies@biggleswadeacademy.org or
call 01767 660 515.
Biggleswade Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS (Disclosure Barring Service). We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
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 Biggleswade Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 875 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Biggleswade Academy website
We wholly believe in the tangible benefits of an age 2-13 structure, minimising the need to change schools, and the family environment that a through school engenders. The through model can work to outstanding effect, particularly with regard to pastoral care, student welfare and the quality of relationships between each member of the school community. Our skills and experience in these areas are crucial and, alongside our innovative approaches and the wide-ranging opportunities we provide for our pupils, help create our unique ethos.
Our aim is to inspire all children with a love of learning and to create special and happy memories of their time with us. Children learn best when they feel safe to take on challenges, are interested and feel valued. Learning is celebrated and openly admired.
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