Join us to make a real difference in children's lives and to allow your passion to thrive!

Pirton Hill is a good school (Ofsted May 2022) with high expectations and a desire to open doors of opportunity for every child.  The school has clear and established approaches to the curriculum through which a teacher’s personality is able to shine. 

The school is also committed to nurturing your potential and providing outstanding training opportunities for your career growth – whether this would be your first post or if you are looking for develop into a school leader of the future.

We are conveniently located on Luton's northern edge (right by junction 11a of the M1), with easy access from A5 and A6; just 25mins from Milton Keynes and Bedford, and 20mins from Leighton Buzzard.

Still not sure? Challenge any preconceptions and visit our school. Come and see the exciting journey we are on and how you can be part of it.

Please take time to read the attached letter and job description for more information.

To arrange a visit, or if you require any further information, please contact Lynne Jaggers – HR Manager – Tel: 01582 507924 or email: lynnejaggers@pirtonhill.co.uk

Closing Date: Monday, 6th May 2024

Date of Interviews:  Thursday 9th May / Friday 10th May

Start Date: 1st September 2024

The successful candidate must be able to converse with ease with members of the public and provide effective help and advice in accurate and fluent spoken English.

Please note that if you are shortlisted for this role, or an alternative role, an online name search may be undertaken, as per Keeping Children Safe in Education.  The purpose of the search is to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with you at interview. 

Please ensure that references include your most recent employer and that the contact email is their professional NOT their personal email address.

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service DBS).             

This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders 1974 (Exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.