Staff at St Christophers Academy

St Christophers Academy is a thriving Primary School with approximately 395 students including a Nursery approaching 60 children. The school is situated on the Luton and Dunstable borders, in Bedfordshire, and has all the variety and energy of a fully multi-cultural Primary school.  In February 2025 the Academy was inspected and judged as Good in all areas. Since then, we have continued to improve and are constantly striving to develop our practice and raise levels of achievement.

The size of the Academy and membership of the Trust mean that opportunities available to staff are incredibly varied and wide-ranging. We have a growing reputation for developing an exciting and innovative culture of research within the Academy.

The Staff teams across the academy are very friendly and welcoming. We are always available to help with any matters and work together to help make the background running of the Academy run as smoothly as possible.

If you would like to visit St Christophers Academy during a normal teaching day, please do not hesitate to contact us through the details provided above on page 3 of this application pack.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Class Teacher

JOB TITLE:                              Primary Class Teacher (KS2 with SATs experience)

BASED AT:                              St Christophers Academy

SALARY/GRADE RANGE:   NQT/ MPS / UPS considered

REQUIRED:                             September 2026

RESPONSIBLE TO:               Head of School

HOURS:                                    Full Time   

ABOUT BEST

Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) comprises of eleven flourishing academies and five nurseries delivering first choice education, from Early Years to Advanced Level study. Our vision is ‘to grow the BEST in everyone.’ We believe in the importance of high expectations, hard work and the development of a community of schools where each of us strive to ‘be the best that we can be.’  Our schools work together to add value and compete to continually improve.

PURPOSE OF ROLE

To be an outstanding class teacher who will have an impact on the outcomes for our children through securing outstanding teaching across the phase.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Teach a class of KS2 pupils and ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs;

·         Maintain the positive ethos and core values of the school, both inside and outside the classroom;

MAIN ACTIVITIES

·         Implement agreed school policies and guidelines;

·         Support initiatives decided by the head teacher and the Senior Leadership Team

·         Plan appropriately to meet the needs of all pupils, through adaptation of tasks, having the highest expectation of every child and believing that every learner has unlimited potential for development;

·         Plan and deliver the curriculum within the framework of present school policies and procedures;

·         Set clear targets, based on prior attainment, for pupils learning;

·         Plan and resource a classroom which will encourage the development of all aspects of children’s learning. In particular to encourage children’s independent use of resources and involvement in their learning;

·         Provide a stimulating classroom environment, where resources can be accessed appropriately by all pupils;

·         Monitor children’s progress, keep records and evaluate children’s achievements

·         Set children high standards in the content and presentation of their work

·         Establish and maintain good relationships with colleagues, working as part of a team in all aspects of school development;

·         Maintain good order and discipline amongst all pupils, in accordance with the school’s positive behaviour policy;

·         Work in partnership with parents and carers in providing a quality education experience for all the pupils and report to parents on the development, progress and attainment of their children;

·         Participate in meetings which relate to the school’s management, curriculum, administration or organisation

·         Communicate and co-operate with outside agencies;

·         Lead, organise and direct support staff within the classroom

·         Lead a core curriculum area or aspect (see additional responsibilities below.

·         Participate in the performance management system for the appraisal of their own performance and that of other teachers.

Planning and Setting Expectations

·         Assist the Head of School in leading and managing the creation and implementation of a strategic plan, with particular emphasis on improving the quality of teaching, which identifies priorities and targets for ensuring that pupils achieve high standards and make progress, and securing school improvement.

·         Have high expectations of all pupils and staff.

·         Think creatively and imaginatively to anticipate and solve problems and identify opportunities.

Relationship with Parents and the Wider Community

·         To support families with the well-being of their child.

·         Ensure that parents are well-informed about their child’s attainment and progress.

·         To develop an effective partnership with parents and help them to understand how they can support their child’s learning and personal development.

·         Involve parents in the learning process through workshops and events

·         Develop effective relationships with the community; make meaningful connections with our feeder childcare providers and their parents

Managing Resources

·         Manage, monitor and review the range, quality and quantity of all available resources in order to improve pupils’ achievements, ensure efficiency and secure value for money.

Managing Own Performance and Development

·         Participate in arrangements for Appraisal and take responsibility for own professional development.

·         Priorities and manage own time effectively.

·         Work under pressure and to deadlines.

·         Sustain their own motivation and that of other staff in their phase.

Other duties and Responsibilities

·         To undertake the duties of the Head of School in their absence.

·         To ensure the safeguarding of pupils.

·         Other duties that the Head of School may from time to time ask the post holder to perform

Note:

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from the line manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children's welfare and offers of employment are subject to DBS clearance.