Class Teacher

Heathwood Lower School; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentors for ECT

Well resourced environment

Excellent training and CPD

Great staff team

Passionate governors

Motivated students

Leadership support

Subject leadership opportunities

Work/life balance

Job summary

Heathwood Lower School in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a Class Teacher on a full-time permanent basis. The salary range is £34,398–£46,839 for ECT/MPS (M1–M6), with mentors to assist during the ECT provision and a well-resourced school environment.

The school offers excellent training and CPD to develop your skills and career, a great staff team, supportive governors, enthusiastic and motivated children, guidance from an effective leadership team, opportunities to develop subject leadership

Job description

"Our vision is for every child to develop a love of learning, to be curious about the world around them, and to feel a true sense of belonging. We nurture kindness, encourage children to be courteous and respectful, and celebrate the differences that make each individual unique. Through the development of essential life skills, we prepare our children to be confident, successful learners, ready for the next steps in their lives."\

We aim to:

create a secure, happy, purposeful, stimulating and well managed learning environment.

provide opportunities for academic, social, emotional, moral and physical development for each child.

provide a broad, balanced curriculum appropriate to each child's needs.

encourage children to share and work co-operatively.

develop within each child a positive self-image and sense of achievement.

encourage high standards of behaviour, through a fair but firm approach to discipline.

work in partnership with parents in the education of their children.

About the Role

Position: Class Teacher

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: ECT/MPS M1-M6 £34,398-£46,839

What We Offer

• mentors to assist with ECT provision
• a well resourced school environment
• excellent training and CPD to develop your skills and career
• a great staff team to work with
• governors who are passionate and committed to everyone in our school
• enthusiastic and motivated children
• support and guidance from a highly effective leadership team
• an opportunity to develop subject leadership across the whole school
• a commitment to supporting work/life balance

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

Is self-motivated, creative, and empathetic.

Has high expectations of both children and themselves.

Is committed to inclusive education and raising standards

Is able to work and communicate effectively others.