Edlesborough Primary Academy require a Class Teacher for September 2026. Our school is inclusive, with the highest academic standards; we take children from all backgrounds and give them the knowledge, skills and confidence to flourish. Our core belief is that every child is entitled to a classical liberal education, which we deliver by implementing the cutting-edge Primary Knowledge Curriculum. The happiness, well-being and success of our pupils is at the centre of everything we do.

You will:

• Be an outstanding practitioner who inspires your pupils and colleagues

• Believe that every child in our school can, and will, succeed

• Think creatively, be flexible, collaborative and resilient

• Enjoy the challenge of, and be committed to, teaching a rigorous, knowledge-based curriculum

• Have an enthusiastic and positive approach to school life • Want to work in a school at the heart of the community and cultivate relationships with local families

• Have the highest ambitions for our pupils, the school, and yourself

We will offer you:

• A unique opportunity to take up a teaching role in a new and growing group of innovative schools

• The potential for upward career movement

• A supportive working environment within an established multi-academy trust

• An opportunity to help develop and pioneer an exciting new curriculum

• Access to a network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with and learn from.

Rewards & Benefits People are at the heart of our success. We look for talented and ambitious individuals who share our vision for creating an exceptional school and are committed to ensuring that every child has access to the best possible education. We have developed a positive and supportive staff culture at Edlesborough Primary Academy, and we invest in our staff with support, coaching and mentoring as well as external training programmes.

We offer:

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme for teaching staff

• Complimentary drinks

• Employee counselling

• Recommend a teacher bonus scheme

• Staff children have priority admission into the school (after two years’ service)  

Potential candidates are encouraged to visit Edlesborough Primary Academy and can arrange a visit through the school office.

Candidate interviews will take place as soon as application are received. The School reserves the right to commence or complete the interview process at any time prior to the start date. Candidate are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Equal Opportunities The Knowledge Schools Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. Edlesborough Primary Academy and the Knowledge Schools Trust are fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the Trust.

Reference checking

References from a minimum of the previous and current employer will be taken up for shortlisted candidates and where necessary employers may be contacted to gather further information.