Key Stage 2 Teacher EDV/2025/LMS/20695 Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EX P[...]

Springwell Alternative Academy; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a lively and enthusiastic teacher for a full-time, permanent position in KS2. This role requires teaching core subjects to Year 5 and Year 6 students within a supportive and committed staff team. Applicants must possess a passion for education and contribute to a positive learning environment. Both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are encouraged to apply. The school emphasizes safeguarding and the welfare of children.

Qualifications

• Must be able to teach core subjects in upper KS2.
• Enthusiastic and adaptable practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Teach a range of subjects in KS2.
• Join a team committed to developing teaching and learning.

Job description

Leighton Middle School is a popular and successful 9-13 middle school. We are looking to appoint a lively and enthusiastic teacher to teach a range of subjects in KS2.

We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and adaptable practitioner on a full time, permanent contract. The successful candidate will be a class teacher in Year 5 and Year 6 and join a staff team committed to Personal Excellence. The ability to teach the core subjects to upper KS2 will be essential.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone innovative and aspiring to join a team committed to developing teaching and learning in a happy school with a strong pastoral ethos. Visitors describe our children as 'well behaved, delightful, confident and independent learners'.

Both experienced teachers and ECTs are welcome to apply. We warmly welcome visits to the school.

Interviews may start to be held before the date of closure depending on number of applications received.

Please note that if you are shortlisted for this role, or an alternative role, an online name search will be undertaken, as per Keeping Children Safe in Education. The purpose of the search is to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with you at interview.

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people 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 & Barring Service (DBS).