Key Stage 1 Class Teacher (Full Time Maternity Cover for 1 Year)

Westoning Lower School is a small school, rated Good by Ofsted (June 2024), in the rural Mid-Bedfordshire village of Westoning, which lies between Toddington and Flitwick. We are part of The Pyramid Schools Trust. We cater for 3 to 9 year olds with one form per year group from Nursery class to Year 4. This allows us to really know our pupils. We are proud of our close links with the local community, particularly St. Mary Magdalene Church. A Values based education is followed by the whole school community which encourages every child to be a responsible, caring, hardworking and positive person. We are currently recruiting for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to work in our popular and successful school. You will become a member of a warm, friendly and supportive team who work well together to achieve the best outcomes for our children. This is a temporary contract for one Year to cover Maternity Leave (Monday - Friday) starting in Autumn Term 2026. You will be teaching in our Year 2 class. Are you: Enthusiastic and passionate about teaching and learning? Able to plan and teach learning experiences that are well matched to each pupil’s needs, interests and stage of development? Able to employ a range of assessment for learning strategies to ensure that all pupils learn effectively? An excellent teacher who is committed to further professional development? We can offer: Children who love to come to school, who are engaged in their learning and have excellent behaviour together with parents who are exceptionally supportive of the school. A caring and positive teaching and learning environment A commitment to staff development Access to an employee assistance scheme A friendly motivated staff with supportive Governors and Trust Central Team Visits to the school to see us in action are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please email the office on office@westoninglowerschool.co.uk to make a date and time to meet Jacqui Boyle, our headteacher. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 5th May 2026 at midday. We reserve the right to interview and appoint to the role prior to the dates specified should a suitable candidate be found. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of our school. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support or require alternative formats, please contact us. Westoning Lower School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service and appropriate relevant checks. References and checks will be carried out as part of the Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding requirements for education employment. Any discrepancie