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Leighton Middle School

Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EX http://www.leightonmiddle.org.uk
Location: Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 9 - 13 years

Leighton Middle School

About Leighton Middle School

Leighton Middle School is a popular and successful, Local Authority maintained, 9 – 13 middle school  with 600 pupils on role. 

Leighton Middle School is situated in the middle of Leighton Buzzard town centre, enabling us to feel at the heart of the local community. Leighton Buzzard is an expanding market town set in easy commuter reach of London and Milton Keynes.

Our school benefits from supportive parents and engaged pupils.

Middle Leaders and teachers have strong subject specialisms and this ensures high quality schemes of work provide a coherent and consistent curriculum.

A commitment to CPD is at the heart of our drive for school improvement. Our school prioritises spend in this area and we have a tradition of developing our staff from ECTs to middle leadership and beyond.

Our school site is both beautiful and historic. Our buildings and park-like grounds are a unique aspect of our school; they are set in a conservation area and include three listed buildings. The Main House is 19th Century and was the home of Mary Norton who lived here as a child. The Base, our SEN provision room, is 18th Century; its columns and marble entrance way look out across the lawns. Through Lottery Funding this was restored and is a hub of activity at social times for some of our more vulnerable pupils. The third of the listed buildings is our Hall, which is 17th Century, it is set with oak beams and is the oldest building on our site.

Leighton Middle School is a strong member of the local learning community of schools.  Whilst maintaining our independence and unique flavour, we seek to work in partnership with other schools locally. Our local partnership enables our pupils to continue to thrive as they move to their Upper Schools and we are very proud of their success at GCSE and beyond.

Most recent outcomes from KS2 are above national average and demonstrate accelerated progress from our baseline entry data. Our KS2 performance for the last three years is comfortably above coasting standards. To enable us to have a robust externally verifiable baseline and exit data regime we have adopted GL assessment testing in Reading and Mathematics. These tests confirm our judgement regarding the excellent outcomes for Leighton Middle School pupils.

As a school we believe Personal Excellence should be a key motivator and driver of success. We believe that every child who tries their best deserves to have that success celebrated. This belief permeates our provision and our expectations. As a result of this, our provision for vulnerable pupils, SEN pupils and the most able is well developed and based on research and outcomes.

Whilst we are not a church school, we have strong links with our local parish church. Our traditions include regular Christmas and Easter Services.

Extra- curricular provision in our school is excellent. Every lunchtime and afterschool there is a wide range of extra-curricular provision available. These activities are well supported by our pupils and as a result we have highly successful sports teams and musical groups. We also have excellent provision for Science Crest Awards, Computer Clubs and Arts based activities.

Our school offers wrap around care with a school breakfast provision and Kidszone Childcare offering afterschool care.

Leighton Middle School is a unique school, with an excellent staff team, a strong Governing Body and with wonderful pupils. It is a place where everyone works together to fulfil the school aim;

To create a happy school where every member feels valued and able to achieve Personal Excellence.

Current Vacancies

Pastoral Support Lead

Pastoral Support Lead

Leighton Middle School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Leighton Middle School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Pastoral Support Lead – Enhancing Student Wellbeing, Behaviour, and Attendance This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills, a passion for student welfare, and the ability to build m...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £21,404.00 - £22,446.00 Annually (Actual)
New SHARE

Teacher of English KS2/3

Teacher of English KS2/3

Leighton Middle School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Leighton Middle School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

This is an exciting opportunity for someone innovative and aspiring to join a team committed to developing teaching and learning in a happy school with a strong pastoral ethos.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS/UPS
New SHARE

Teacher of Mathematics

Teacher of Mathematics

Leighton Middle School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Leighton Middle School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Inspiring Maths Teacher Wanted - Full-Time, Permanent. Join a team committed to Personal Excellence in a school where children love to learn.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS/UPS
New SHARE

Key Stage 2 Teacher

Key Stage 2 Teacher

Leighton Middle School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Leighton Middle School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Lively and enthusiastic teacher required to teach a range of subjects in KS2.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS/UPS
New SHARE
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Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

School Information

Location: Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 9 - 13 years
Church Square, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1EX http://www.leightonmiddle.org.uk

Current Vacancies

Pastoral Support Lead

Pastoral Support Lead

Leighton Middle School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Leighton Middle School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Pastoral Support Lead – Enhancing Student Wellbeing, Behaviour, and Attendance This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership skills, a passion for student welfare, and the ability to build m...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £21,404.00 - £22,446.00 Annually (Actual)
New SHARE

Teacher of English KS2/3

Teacher of English KS2/3

Leighton Middle School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Leighton Middle School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

This is an exciting opportunity for someone innovative and aspiring to join a team committed to developing teaching and learning in a happy school with a strong pastoral ethos.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS/UPS
New SHARE

Teacher of Mathematics

Teacher of Mathematics

Leighton Middle School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Leighton Middle School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Inspiring Maths Teacher Wanted - Full-Time, Permanent. Join a team committed to Personal Excellence in a school where children love to learn.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS/UPS
New SHARE

Key Stage 2 Teacher

Key Stage 2 Teacher

Leighton Middle School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Leighton Middle School, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

Lively and enthusiastic teacher required to teach a range of subjects in KS2.

  Permanent | Full-Time
  MPS/UPS
New SHARE
Join Our Talent Pool

Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

Are you looking for a different role at Leighton Middle School? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

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