Vacancies

Primary Teacher

Start date: April/September 2026

Dunstable Icknield Lower School is looking to appoint an experienced, motivated and inspirational Primary Teacher to join our friendly and supportive staff. The successful applicant would be expected to work closely with the senior and middle leaders.

We are looking for an outstanding teacher with proven classroom experience, who has high aspirations of pupils and is reflective, committed and passionate about children’s learning. This position is not suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs). This is an exciting opportunity to join the school at the beginning of its journey as part a multi-academy trust.

Applications are invited from candidates who:

• Have a strong track record of delivering high-quality teaching and learning
• Strive to provide exciting and innovative learning experiences for children
• Maintain high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour
• Are highly motivated and professionally ambitious
• Are fun, flexible team members who develop excellent relationships with
• children, parents, carers and colleagues
• Can demonstrate excellent organisational skills
• Are passionate about being part of a diverse and inclusive school

The school is part of Scholars’ Education Trust (SET), an established, cross phase, multi-academy trust formed in 2012. SET has enjoyed measured growth, ensuring maximum educational impact alongside school, a primary school, an extended secondary, two secondary schools and an all-through school. We currently have just over 6,000 pupils in our care.

This is a great time to join SET. We are a growing trust with a proven record of school improvement and a strong moral purpose.

If you would like more information or to visit us to find out more, then please don’t hesitate
to contact us.

For further information on the role please contact HR on hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or 01727 734424.

Closing date for application: 12th January 2026 at 9.00 am
Date of Interview: TBC
Start date: April/September 2026
Salary: MPS/UPS

Diversity: The Scholars’ Education Trust is 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, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.