Job Title: Class Teacher
Salary Scale: Negotiable (dependent on experience)
Position: Class Teacher
Start date: September 2025
Closing date for applications: Monday, 5th May 2025
Interested in being part of a school where values come first? We offer a holistic relevant education rich with the culture and teachings of Vedic wisdom situated close to Bhaktivedanta Manor.
‘The school focuses effectively on the spiritual development of pupils, while ensuring that their academic education remains at the fore.’ Ofsted 2025
The qualities we are looking for are:
- Willing to be an active part of a team striving to deliver a personal curriculum for all learners within a spiritual environment.
- Experienced in working with the national curriculum and prepared to ‘go the extra mile’ providing the best learning experience for their class.
- A respect and understanding of Krishna conscious philosophy and Vedic culture.
- A methodical, organised, calm and creative approach to teaching and working with the children.
- A commitment to the educational needs of the children in your care.
If you are interested in applying, please email the head teacher for an application pack and send the completed application form, including the names and contact details of 2 professional referees, and a personal statement by the closing date specified.
Visits are warmly welcomed, by appointment. For more information, please contact the school office on Tel no: 01923 851005 or e-mail: headteacher@bvmschool.co.uk to arrange an appointment or for an application pack.
- Our promise to you: Impeccable behaviour from children who are supportive and nurturing with an inherent drive to learn and explore.
- An organic curriculum that focuses upon the whole child through exciting learning opportunities in sports, performing arts, mindfulness and faith nurture.
- A positive working environment with opportunities to develop your own practise and leadership skills.
- A supportive governing and parent body.
- A school that is forward thinking and committed to high expectations for all.
- ‘Staff do appreciate the care the school takes for their wellbeing.’ (OFSTED 2025)
- All staff members are provided with lunch free of charge.
- All staff members are part of the Employee Assistance Programme run by EdSupport (https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/get-help/help-for-your-staff/employee-assistance-programme/)
Gurukula is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and all adults. Such posts will require a DBS check and references will be taken up prior to interview. We are committed to embracing diversity and promoting equalities for all.
