Class Teacher

We are seeking a Class Teacher to join our team at The Mead Nursery and Infant School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

At The Mead, we believe that every child deserves the very best start to their educational journey. As a thriving three-form entry Infant School, we offer a warm, inclusive, and inspiring environment where children aged 3 to 7 can flourish. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives."

We have nine vibrant classrooms and a 65-child Nursery provision offering both 15-hour and 30-hour places, as well as specialist provision for up to 9 deaf children. We work closely with Auriol Junior School for a seamless transition from Year 2 to Year 3. Our motto “Proud to Belong” reflects the inclusive culture we nurture.

Position:
Class Teacher

Contract:

Part time, permanent, 1 day per week (every Friday)

Start Date:

September 2026

• Generous pension through Teachers’ Pension Scheme (Employer contribution 28.68%)
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well‑being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on everyday spending, including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, via My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work‑life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on‑site parking and cycle to work scheme

• Deliver the curriculum appropriate to the age and ability of the individuals and classes you teach, preparing and developing teaching materials, programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate.
• Provide pupils with regular feedback, both in real time and through accurate marking, encouraging pupils to respond to the feedback, reflect on progress, their emerging needs and to take a responsible and conscientious attitude towards their own work and study.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to the pupils’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Engage and make positive contributions as a member of the wider school team, planning collaboratively, sharing information, ideas and expertise, raising standards by sharing effective practice.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development and IT skills.

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational.
• Collaborative and innovative.
• Committed, engaged and professional.
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity.

Please click ‘Quick Apply’ to complete our online application form. CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered. The closing date for this vacancy is 29 June 2026.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.