Class Teacher

About the role

Full/Part-Time Teacher Position 

We are looking for a Full/Part-Time Teacher with excellent interpersonal skills, who represents the diversity of our school community. We welcome applications from ECT's. We are looking for a teacher to teach in KS1 / KS2 to cover maternity leave until August 2027 with the possibility of extending/permanent.

At St John's we pride ourselves on being a forward thinking school with high standards, whilst not compromising the wellbeing of pupils or staff.  Recently getting a good result in SIAMs (2024) and OFSTED (2023), we value wellbeing and the support for all staff and children at our school.

What we need

We are looking for a teacher who will put the children first; has excellent subject knowledge and is a great communicator. We would love to hear from you if you:

•  Are very organised and can plan effectively to meet the needs of all pupils

•  Are enthusiastic about all aspects of learning and teaching

•  Are highly motivated with high expectations of attainment and behaviour from all pupils

•  Believe children learn best through first-hand experience

•  Are committed to your own professional development

•  Have the ability to work as part of a hardworking, enthusiastic and committed team

•  Demonstrate great inter-personal skills and have a good sense of humour

•  Will make a significant contribution to the life of the school.

What we can offer

• A GOOD school as of April 2023

•  A supportive environment with a commitment to develop your career

•  Highly motivated and enthusiastic children

•  A beautiful environment in Digswell

•  Good, practical classroom support

•  A commitment to the well-being of all our staff (including an opportunity for a well-being day off each year)

•  Excellence, excitement and enjoyment.

•  A well-resourced school

•  PPA from home

•  The use of AI to reduce workload

•  Subject leadership time for those who lead subjects

•  A full equipped forest school

• OPAL (outdoor play and learning)

Additional Information

We would strongly encourage you to arrange a tour of the school so that you can find out more about this role and whether or not our school is right for you.

Equality Statement

Applications are welcome from all qualified teachers, regardless of their background e.g. race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or religion.  This school wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in its equality policy. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce in encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion. We need your help and co-operation to enable us to do this but filling in this form is voluntary.

Safeguarding Statement

St John’s CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. It is a non-negotiable that all staff share this commitment too.   The safeguarding responsibilities of the post are included in the job description and personal specification. Any offer of employment will be subject to all of the required pre-employment and safeguarding checks, including:

• Enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

• Prohibition check;

• Childcare Disqualification (where applicable);

• Qualifications (where applicable);

• Medical fitness;

• Identity and right to work. 

• Two satisfactory references.

This position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.  We reserve the right to close the job vacancy earlier, should the right candidate be found.All applications must be made on the HCC application form. Referees should include your current headteacher or teaching placement mentor.

Advert Description for TIH109816ST

Hertford Road
Welwyn
Hertfordshire
AL60BX
01438 714283
https://www.digswell.herts.sch.uk

St. John's Church of England Primary is a popular and friendly one form entry school in the heart of Digswell Village with fast rail links a short walk away (Welwyn North Station) and good access to roads such as the A1 and the A414. As a Church School status we serve the Parish of Digswell and work closely with the clergy team to provide an outstanding Education for our pupils.  We welcome prospective families and employees to our school from all backgrounds and celebrate our rich diversity. Although we were first established in 1872, our school has fantastic facilities, wonderful grounds and excellent resources all of which provide the foundations of a first class educational setting which is delivered by our inclusive and tremendous team.  To have a virtual tour of our school, please click here and to find out if our school is a good fit for you then please get in contact with our School Office to arrange a meeting with our Headteacher.

For more information and to apply online : www.teachinherts.com