EXPLORE YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Year 3/4 Class Teacher - Early Career Teachers warmly encouraged to apply
Thurleigh Primary School
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Posted Oct 26
About this role
Great teaching opens doors. A caring teacher builds confidence. The right team helps everyone grow. At Kymbrook & Thurleigh Federation, we are looking for an enthusiastic, reflective and inspiring class teacher to join us in January 2027. Whether you are beginning your teaching career or bringing experience and fresh ideas, we would love to hear from you. Two village schools. One shared ambition. Kymbrook Primary School, in Keysoe, and Thurleigh Primary School, near Bedford, are two rural village schools with distinct identities and communities. Together, we share a clear ambition: every child belongs, achieves and thrives. Both schools offer Nursery and Reception provision, helping us build relationships with children and families from the earliest stages. Weekly Forest School sessions for every class provide opportunities to explore, discover and develop confidence beyond the classroom. Our values—Respect, Independence, Bravery, Determination, Working Together and Kindness—reflect what we want for our children and how we aspire to work together. We are a team committed to bringing out the very best in every child, nurturing self-belief and a lifelong passion for learning. Your classroom. Their possibilities. We are looking for a teacher who makes learning purposeful, engaging and ambitious; someone who notices children’s strengths, understands their needs and helps them take their next steps with confidence. You will: • Bring enthusiasm, creativity and secure subject knowledge to your teaching. • Hold high expectations for every child, adapting your teaching so that all can participate and succeed. • Create a classroom where children feel safe, valued and ready to learn. • Build positive relationships with families and work openly with colleagues. • Be curious about your own practice, welcome feedback and enjoy developing your expertise. • Contribute your ideas, energy and personality to the life of our federation. Starting your teaching career? Start with support. We warmly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers. You will be supported by an experienced mentor who will take time to get to know you, celebrate your strengths and work alongside you to develop areas of your practice. Through regular guidance, constructive feedback and opportunities to reflect, we will help you build confidence and grow as a teacher. You will join colleagues who understand the value of sharing ideas, asking questions and learning together. What you can look forward to • A team committed to helping children—and one another—succeed. • Opportunities to collaborate and share expertise across two schools. • A developing curriculum with established resources to support planning and teaching. • Professional development that supports your next steps. • Village school settings where relationships and a sense of belonging matter. • The opportunity to make a lasting difference to children’s learning and lives. If you care deeply about children, love teaching and want to be part of a team that shares your ambition, come and meet us. Your next chapter could begin here. To find out more about our Federation and what makes our schools such special places to work and learn, please visit our websites; www.kymbrookprimary.uk and www.thurleighprimary.uk Visits are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or request an application pack, please contact Mrs Hawkes. thurleigh@ktfederation.co.uk Kymbrook & Thurleigh Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.