Reception Class Teacher

Pinchmill Primary School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7JD

87 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  6 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (FTE)

Reception Class Teacher job summary

Are you a creative and enthusiastic teacher who believes every child can succeed? If so, we would love to hear from you. We are looking for a talented practitioner with a genuine passion for teaching and learning, someone who is committed to inspiring pupils and keen to continue developing their own practice.

Whilst this is a fixed term contract there is possibility for this to be made permanent.

At Pinchmill Primary School, you will work with wonderful children who are curious, enthusiastic and a joy to teach. You will be part of a caring, dedicated and supportive staff team within a welcoming school community, where parents and governors work closely with us to support our pupils and celebrate their achievements.

Our Primary School is led by an experienced and committed Head Teacher, supported by a strong and collaborative team who value teamwork and shared success. Staff work closely together, supporting and learning from one another to provide the very best opportunities for every child.

Teaching and learning are at the heart of everything we do. Our rich and engaging curriculum is designed to spark curiosity, nurture creativity and provide memorable learning experiences. We are passionate about developing the whole child, encouraging qualities such as resilience, perseverance and a positive growth mindset to prepare pupils for the future.

If you would like to find out more about Pinchmill Primary School and what makes it such a rewarding place to work and learn, please visit our website:

www.pinchmillprimaryschool.co.uk

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

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.

About Pinchmill Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 84 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pinchmill Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pinchmill-primary-school

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