Class teacher

Located in the heart of Leighton Buzzard, our school serves around 300 pupils from ages 3 to 9, including a 16-place pre-school setting. We proudly cater to an increasingly diverse community.

Our school ethos is built on kindness, respect, and restorative approaches that create a safe and nurturing environment where pupils grow both academically and personally.

Our vision — Belong, Thrive, Learn — guides our work every day and is at the heart of our school community.

As a Class Teacher at Clipstone Brook Lower School, you will:

• Deliver carefully adapated, high-quality, engaging lessons that motivate pupils and foster a love of learning
• Plan thoughtfully to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND, ensuring every child makes good progress
• Act as a subject specialist and contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and teaching strategies
• Support and mentor colleagues and trainees, sharing your expertise and enthusiasm
• Play a full part in school life, working collaboratively with staff, pupils, and parents to uphold our values and ethos
• Commit to your own continuous professional development, staying up-to-date with educational best practice and contributing to whole-school improvement

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and reflective environment where your contribution will be valued.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is a qualified teacher with successful experience from Reception to Year 4.
• Has a flair and passion for the art of teaching.
• Has a genuine commitment to inclusive education and the ability to adapt teaching to support all pupils’ progress.
• Builds positive, respectful relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families.
• Demonstrates high expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour, fostering a positive and calm learning environment.
• Embraces restorative and relational approaches to behaviour and wellbeing.
• Has strong subject knowledge and confidence in using ICT to enhance learning.
• Is enthusiastic about professional growth, collaboration, and contributing to wider school life.
• Understand the role of a subject leader and demonstrate your impact in whichever subject you have led.

If you share our passion for nurturing every pupil’s potential and are ready to grow alongside us, we would love to hear from you.

We are a school that can offer:

• a team ethos approach to curriculum planning and organisation.
• a therapeutic / restorative approach to understanding relationships and behaviour.
• a genuine committment to staff wellbeing.
• a visible, supportive and approachable leadership team.
• a well-resourced classrooms and fantastic outdoor spaces including growing areas.
• a strong, committed and supportive team of staff and governors.
• a friendly team who genuinely care about and support each other.
• children that love being at Clipstone Brook.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate classroom teacher who is keen to develop themselves and the school as part of our learning journey. Come and be part of our team!

We would love you to come along and visit our school.

Please contact Mrs Zoe Toms, the office manager on [phone removed] to arrange a tour and informal meeting with Sarah Orr, our headteacher.

Please visit our website for further information about our school: www.clipstonebrooklower.co.uk