0.4 Class Teacher

Pirton School, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 3PS

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  15 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £12,878.40 - £20,419.20 Annually (Actual) MPS - UPS (salaries shown are for 0.4 of FTE)

0.4 Class Teacher job summary

We are looking for a 2 day per week teacher to join our existing team for September 2026. This role has become available due to a change in the working patterns of a member of staff.

The role may be PPA cover or could be a job share. This depends on who we appoint, their strengths and preferences. Regardless of the role, there will be release time for PPA of 1 hour 10 minutes out of the working days. We are flexible about the working days and this can be discussed at interview.

This is a post that could be suitable for a teacher at any stage in their career. We currently have a class structure of some single age classes and some mixed age classes and it is anticipated that we will have a similar structure in September 2026.

We have good levels of TA support, again from a team of experienced TAs. Our school dates back to 1877 with three classrooms in the original school and three classrooms in newer buildings. The grounds are extensive and children benefit from a huge amount of space to play.

Children play across year groups with their friends. We have a house system which encourages team work. We use a therapeutic approach to behaviour management.

Ultimately this is a school where every member of staff and every child is known and cared about as an individual. To find out more, please come and visit our lovely school and see what makes it a really special place to be.

Recent parent feedback stated:

My child LOVES Pirton School and so do we.

Thank you for helping my child settle at Pirton!

Recently my child asked me what I think her favourite place is. She said it’s school. She really enjoys being here.

The school and governing body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Each successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Pirton School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 135 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pirton School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pirton-school

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