Class Teacher

Watchlytes Primary School, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 2AZ

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £46,839.00 Annually (Actual)

Class Teacher job summary

Teaching and Learning

• Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons in line with the curriculum.

• Assess, record and report on pupils’ progress and achievement.

• Adapt teaching methods to meet different learning needs and abilities.

• Set clear learning objectives and maintain high expectations for all pupils.

• Use a variety of teaching resources and classroom technologies effectively.

Classroom Management

• Create a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment.

• Maintain discipline and manage pupil behaviour according to school policies.

• Establish classroom routines and promote respectful behaviour.

• Ensure pupils’ welfare, safety and safeguarding at all times.

Student Support and Development

• Monitor pupils’ academic, social and emotional development.

• Identify learning difficulties or special educational needs and provide support.

• Encourage student confidence, independence and participation.

• Provide guidance and pastoral care to pupils.

Communication and Collaboration

• Communicate regularly with parents/carers about pupil progress and behaviour.

• Attend staff meetings, parent evenings and school events.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff and school leadership.

• Liaise with external professionals when necessary.

Assessment and Administration

• Maintain accurate attendance assessment and behaviour records.

• Prepare reports and other required school documentation.

• Participate in curriculum planning and school improvement activities.

Professional Responsibilities

• Follow school policies, procedures and safeguarding regulations.

• Participate in professional development and training opportunities.

• Stay updated with educational practices and curriculum changes

  
  Ivy Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of our pupils and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS and online social media check. Further information about the disclosure can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service.

  • Employment at Ivy Learning Trust is also subject to:

    • Satisfactory references

    • Barred list check (regulated activity roles)

    • Section 128 check (for applicable roles)

    • Overseas criminal records check (where required)

    • Identity check

    • Right to work in the UK

    • Evidence of qualifications applicable to the role

    • Confirmation of registration with applicable registered body where applicable

    The post holder shall ensure that the duties of the post are undertaken with due regard to the Trust’s policies and to their personal responsibilities under the provision of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and all other relevant subordinate legislation.

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.

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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 Watchlytes Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 158 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Watchlytes Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/watchlytes-primary-school-welwyn-garden-city

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