Edlesborough Primary Academy require a  Part Time Class Teacher (0.4 or 0.6 FTE)  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.

The successful candidate will be:

•  passionate about providing a high quality and inclusive education for all children

• able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills with pupils, staff and parents 

•  positive, enthusiastic, committed and self-motivated 

• able to work effectively as part of a team, accept challenges and motivate others  

• able to deliver consistently good and outstanding teaching and learning in order to help all pupils achieve their best

• flexible, resilience, adaptability and committed to working as part of a team 

• able to enthuse and inspiring a love of learning for all

• open to embedding a carefully sequenced, knowledge and vocabulary rich curriculum

We will offer you:

• a high level of support and commitment from our friendly and hardworking leadership team

• a staff that is committed to the children and their development

• children who are eager to learn in our creative and challenging atmosphere

• a vibrant and supportive parent body and community

·        • a forward-thinking MAT who support schools both within the trust as well as schools externally through our curriculum work and as a DfE appointed English Hub

         • a commitment to personalised professional development

         •a highly supportive Board of Governors

          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.