Class Teacher (Primary)

MERIDIAN TRUST; Oakley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

A primary education institution in Oakley is seeking an enthusiastic KS1 Class Teacher to joins its team. The role involves creating engaging lessons and providing a supportive learning environment. Candidates must have QTS and experience with Key Stage One, along with strong communication skills. This position offers opportunities for professional development and can be either part-time or full-time.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Health and wellbeing resources

Discounts on various benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching Key Stage One.

Responsibilities

• Deliver creative and engaging lessons.
• Provide a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Ability to work well in a team

Understanding of child protection and safeguarding

Education

QTS teaching qualification

Job description

Class Teacher (Primary) at Oakley Primary Academy

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Job Reference: EDV/2025/OPA/39458

Location: Station Road, Oakley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RE

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Part-Time/Full-Time

Salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual)

Closing Date: 9:00am, 29th Sep 2025

Start Date: January 2026 or earlier

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): 10/10/2025

About this Role

Vacancy for a KS1 Class Teacher at Oakley Primary Academy!

Salary: MPS/UPS

Hours: Consideration for either full time or part time (Monday-Wednesday)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed and forward-thinking Key Stage One Class Teacher to join Oakley Primary Academy. This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference to children's learning and development by delivering creative and engaging lessons. You will provide a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment for all Key Stage One children to help them achieve their full potential and a love for learning.

The opportunity

• A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children's learning
• An opportunity to work in a high-attaining school
• Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff
• Highly collaborative approach to teaching where planning is jointly shared across year groups to enable the sharing of excellent practice

The ideal candidate

• QTS teaching qualification
• Experience of teaching Key Stage One
• Possesses outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

About Oakley Primary Academy

Our ethos is that every child should have the opportunity to Strive, Achieve and Flourish, and with our value-based education philosophy, our three key principles we stand by are: Be Ready, Be Responsible, Be Respectful. We are delighted to be part of Meridian Trust, and our school is underpinned and supported by the ethos and values of the Trust. The core of this philosophy is:

• Achievement for all
• Valuing People
• A high-quality learning environment
• The pursuit of excellence
• Extending the boundaries of learning

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities to gain specialist knowledge
• Initial Teacher Training (ITT) support
• Employee wellbeing resources including an Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit pension schemes
• Healthcare benefits including eye care vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit our website.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close applications early if a suitable candidate is found. Applications will be reviewed as received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and online searches.

Related Documents

• Recruitment Pack - Oakley Prim…pdf

Contact Details

Kyla Murray

01223 491645

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Oakley Primary Academy
Station Road, Oakley, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 7RE

01234822104

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