About the role

Full time (MPS 1 –MPS 6) Dependant on experience  (ECTs welcomed)

‘Pupils love their school because they learn well, play happily and feel safe. Pupils know that their teachers care about them.’ (Ofsted October 2022)

Ardeley is a good school with a strong caring ethos and a highly committed team. We enjoy providing a rich variety of opportunities for the children that reinforce what they learn. We are looking for a caring and vibrant pair of hands to help us support our children while their teacher is away on maternity leave. You will need to be ambitious for pupils, dedicated to increasing their independence and continue to raise the quality of learning to new heights.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented teacher to join us in September. We are a flexible friendly team who are keen to appoint the right person who will work well with us and our children. We are therefore, open as to which year groups (we are a small school with mixed year groups) that you would like to work within either EYFS or KS1, and will consider preferences based on best fit.

We are very proud of our school so visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Heather Hatfield in our school office to arrange a visit on 01438 861284 (admin@ardeley.herts.sch.uk)  or email our Head Teacher Barbara Young at head@ardeley.herts.sch.uk. We would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an exceptional practitioner who:

  •  is creative, innovative and inspires a love of learning
  •  is passionate about ensuring our children can reach their potential
  •  has high expectations of behaviour, and has faith in children to reach them
  •  is able to contribute to the hardworking, dedicated and caring ethos of the school
  •  builds positive relations with children, colleagues, parents and governors
  •  is reflective and keen to develop their practice
  • is able to impart the Christian ethos of this successful church school
  • understands benefits of working collaboratively with colleagues
     
  • In return we can offer:
  • Happy, inquisitive children who love learning
  • An excellent environment in which to successfully develop your career
  • An exciting opportunity to help develop an inspiring curriculum
  • A chance to work alongside a knowledgeable, friendly supportive colleagues
  • An opportunity to work in a team with a good work, life balance
  • Commitment to the wellbeing of everyone in the school community
  • Dedicated, supportive and friendly staff, Governors and Parents


We are committed to Safer Recruitment in our school. The school is dedicated 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 enhanced DBS checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service. No CVs will be considered.
 

Deadline for applications is Friday 11th May with interviews planned for week beginning Monday 13th May 2024. 

Contact details

Mrs Barbara Young , Headteacher
School Lane Ardeley Nr Stevenage
Hertfordshire SG2 7AJ

Telephone: 01438 861284
Fax: 01438 860372
Email: head@ardeley.herts.sch.uk
Website: www.ardeley.herts.sch.uk
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