Class Teacher

Inspiring Futures Through Learning; Lavendon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced family leave

LGPS pension

CPD

Health Assured wellbeing

Discount on gym membership

Cinema tickets

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Lavendon Primary School, part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL) family, invites applications for an inspirational Class Teacher. This permanent, part-time post (80%, 4 days per week) supports delivering a high-quality primary education and contributing to a caring, collaborative school community.

Start date 1st September 2027; salary MPS; 52 weeks; a welcoming team, safeguarding commitment and opportunities for professional development through enhanced family leave and LGPS

Responsibilities

• Maximise the achievement of all children in your care.
• Be responsible for children's safety and welfare.
• Assist in the development of the ever-growing school.
• Promote the aims, values and vision of the school and maintain its philosophy of education.

Job description

Class Teacher at Lavendon School

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Job Reference #: EDV/2026/LS/30218

Job Category: Teaching & Lecturing | Primary

Location: High Street, Lavendon, Olney, Buckinghamshire, MK46 4HA

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Part-Time

Salary: MPS

Hours Per Week: 80% (4 days per week)

Weeks Per Year: 52

Closing Date: Midday, Mon 26th Oct, 2026

Start Date: 1st January 2027

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): Friday 30th October

About this Role

Lavendon Primary School

Class Teacher

Salary: MPS

Contract: Permanent, 80% (4 days per week)

Start Date: 1st September 2027

Lavendon Primary School is proud to be part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL) family of schools who inspire all of our futures through learning together. At IFtL we are never alone. We know we are stronger together - one united family striving for excellence for all, in everything we do.

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational Class Teacher to join the team at our thriving, successful and happy school. At Lavendon School, we are committed to providing every child with an educational experience that gives them the solid foundations to flourish. We believe barriers to learning should be overcome, opportunities should be limitless, and every child should be challenged and inspired to achieve beyond their dreams.

As a caring and ambitious school, curiosity, creativity and community are at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated staff create a joyful, challenging and inspiring learning environment where children feel valued, confident and motivated to achieve their very best.

We are proud to be part of the Olney, Lavendon Learning Alliance (OLLA), working in partnership with Olney Infant Academy and Olney Middle School. This collaborative approach strengthens opportunities for pupils and staff alike, enabling us to share expertise and deliver the very best educational experiences for all.

Aim and main purpose of the job:

Teachers make the education of their pupils their first concern and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct, including through their form tutor responsibilities. Teachers act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teachers up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents in the best interests of their pupil. Teachers should:

• Maximise the achievement of all children in your care.
• Be responsible for children's safety and welfare.
• Assist in the development of the ever-growing school.
• Promote the aims, values and vision of the school and maintain its philosophy of education.

Please see Job description for further details.

We offer:

As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning, successful candidates will have full access to enhanced family leave, generous Pension (LGPS) employer contribution, and access to a staff benefits package, including a bespoke CPD, wellbeing support (Health Assured) discount on gym membership, cinema tickets, cycle to work scheme and much more.

Our children and young people come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our colleagues. We aim to reflect and celebrate diversity in our workplace in order to create an inclusive culture that adds real value to our vision of inspiring the futures of us all through learning together.

Inspiring Futures through Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are expected to share this commitment, to follow IFtL's safeguarding policies and procedures, and to behave appropriately towards children at all times, both in work and in their personal lives.

All school based posts are defined as Regulated Activity and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced with Barred List Criminal Records Bureau check.

#WelcomeToIFtL #BelongingInIFtL #IFtLFamily

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Salary: MPS Contract: Permanent, 80% (4 days per week) Start Date: 1st September 2027

Lavendon Primary School is proud to be part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning (IFtL) family of schools who inspire all of our futures through learning together. At IFtL we are never alone. We know we are stronger together - one united family striving for excellence for all, in everything we do. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational Class Teacher to join the team at our thriving, successful and happy school. At Lavendon School, we are committed to providing every child with an educational experience that gives them the solid foundations to flourish. We believe barriers to learning should be overcome, opportunities should be limitless, and every child should be challenged and inspired to achieve beyond their dreams. As a caring and ambitious school, curiosity, creativity and community are at the heart of everything we do. Our dedicated staff create a joyful, challenging and inspiring learning environment where children feel valued, confident and motivated to achieve their very best. We are proud to be part of the Olney, Lavendon Learning Alliance (OLLA), working in partnership with Olney Infant Academy and Olney Middle School. This collaborative approach strengthens opportunities for pupils and staff alike, enabling us to share expertise and deliver the very best educational experiences for all.

Aim and main purpose of the job: Teachers make the education of their pupils their first concern and are accountable for achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct, including through their form tutor responsibilities. Teachers act with honesty and integrity; have strong subject knowledge, keep their knowledge and skills as teachers up-to-date and are self-critical; forge positive professional relationships; and work with parents in the best interests of their pupil. Teachers should:

• Maximise the achievement of all children in your care.
• Be responsible for children's safety and welfare.
• Assist in the development of the ever-growing school.
• Promote the aims, values and vision of the school and maintain its philosophy of education.

Please see Job description for further details. We offer: As part of the Inspiring Futures through Learning, successful candidates will have full access to enhanced family leave, generous Pension (LGPS) employer contribution, and access to a staff benefits package, including a bespoke CPD, wellbeing support (Health Assured) discount on gym membership, cinema tickets, cycle to work scheme and much more.

Our children and young people come from a wide range of backgrounds, and so do our colleagues. We aim to reflect and celebrate diversity in our workplace in order to create an inclusive culture that adds real value to our vision of inspiring the futures of us all through learning together.

Inspiring Futures through Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All employees are expected to share this commitment, to follow IFtL's safeguarding policies and procedures, and to behave appropriately towards children at all times, both in work and in their personal lives.

All school based posts are defined as Regulated Activity and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced with Barred List Criminal Records Bureau check #WelcomeToIFtL #BelongingInIFtL #IFtLFamily