Team Leader - initially to lead our Year 1 team

Beechwood Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9RD

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  26 January 2026 at 11am

• Date listed

  7 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS / UPS + TLR2c (£8,611)
• Additional allowances:

  MPS / UPS + TLR2c (£8,611)

Team Leader - initially to lead our Year 1 team job summary

Beechwood is a 4 form entry primary school in the Leagrave area of Luton.

We are looking for a Team Leader to lead a year group team and play a strategic role with the school management team.

We have enthusiastic pupils, supportive parents and governors and a committed hard-working staff. If you are looking to work in a school where you are supported and encouraged and where you will receive excellent induction and on-going training, then Beechwood is the school for you.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop leadership and management skills.

We are looking for someone who:

Is a good teacher, who thrives on learning.

Is committed to enabling all children to achieve success through a creative and innovative curriculum.

Can offer strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Details on how to apply can be found on MyNewTerm.com or on the school website www.beechwoodprimary.org.uk

Visits to the school are welcome please contact school to arrange.

Closing date is Midday Monday 26th January 2026

Interviews to be held week beginning Monday 9th February 2026

Beechwood Primary School

Linden Road

Luton, LU4 9RD

Tel No. 01582 518400 Fax No. 01582 565010

Email: c.finneran@beechwoodprimary.org.uk

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share in this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service.

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

The School 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 Disclosure and Barring Service.

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 Beechwood Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 871 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Beechwood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beechwood-primary-school-luton

Beechwood is a thriving 4 form entry multi-cultural school in Leagrave, Luton with “a calm, open and respectful atmosphere” where “the behaviour of pupils is good” (Ofsted 2017).

We have enthusiastic pupils, supportive parents and governors and a committed hard-working staff. If you are looking to work in a school where you are supported and encouraged and where you will receive excellent induction and on-going training, then Beechwood is the school for you.

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