Class Teacher
William Harding School, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 9TJ58 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Easter Term or September Term 2026
Closing date
1 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Teacher hours
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- UQT/MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
Please see Job Description for further details.
- Unqualified or Qualified teacher status
- Degree for Qualified teacher
- Successful primary teaching experience
- Knowledge of the National Curriculum
- Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
- A good understanding of how children learn
- Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
- Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
- Ability to communicate effectively with parents and other stakeholders
- Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
- Knowledge and understanding of assessment to support progress
- Knowledge or interest in curriculum areas
- Knowledge and use of effective behaviour management strategies
- Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning Personal qualities
- A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
- High expectations for children’s attainment and progress
- Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Commitment to safeguarding and equality
- High expectations of self as a role model to others
What the school offers its staff
The devolved leadership structure of the Extended Leadership Team, which includes the SLT, AHTs and the Business Support Manager, means that working in teams for support and workload is paramount. As a four-form entry school, all of our teachers work in teams of four teachers, one of whom is the Year Lead who works to support all teachers. Our Curriculum is also supported by schemes to reduce workload. As a year group, the team share workload to support wellbeing, in areas such as shared planning, extra-curricular activities, resources, displays and other tasks.
We offer a wide ranging internal CPD program for all staff and have a SEND and FLO team who can also support with bespoke CPD for SEND and Pastoral needs.
Workload and wellbeing at William Harding The SLT take wellbeing and workload very seriously and this is clear in the work we do towards supporting staff. We pride ourselves on our wellbeing offer at William Harding and it is our mission to support the workload and wellbeing of all staff. Some of the things we offer include;
• Workload and wellbeing committee to raise and discuss wellbeing ideas
• Workload and wellbeing trials to test ideas before rolling out across the school Our School Values are: Inclusion, Perseverance, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Collaboration.
• Open door policy with line managers, ELT and SLT
• Onsite staff counsellor
• External support including EAP and OH
• Wellbeing focus and opportunities in training and staff meetings
• Wellbeing focus as part of staff appraisals
• Wellbeing time
• Protected report writing time
Other staff to support you
• Each year group has a Lead Teacher who line manages and supports the teachers in that year group
• The FLO (Family Liaison Officer) team are around to support you managing pupils pastoral needs and attendance as well as our School Counsellor
• The SEND team offer support and guidance and work with pupils
• The ELT (Extended Leadership Team) work across Year groups to support staff
• The Support Administrator will liaise with parents on your behalf, support you with admin and lead on organising trips
• The AHTs can also support with behaviour, parents and events and other areas of your role
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level. Any offer of employment, or agreement to volunteer, is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and DBS checks. In line with KCSIE 2022, online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. The search is not part of the shortlisting process itself, and candidates will have a chance to address any issues of concern during the search at interview.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About William Harding School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 808 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- William Harding School website
- Email address
- recruitment@williamharding.school
William Harding School is a four form entry primary school with a pre-school for pupils aged 2 upwards. We are a welcoming, inclusive community with a diverse mix of pupils which includes an Additional Resourced Provision for pupils with Speech and Language needs and Physical Disabilities. Even though, we are a large school we pride ourselves on our sense of belonging and strong relationships in our school community.
William Harding has a clear vision led by an experienced and ambitious leadership team. Staff are committed to raising standards and there is a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and teamwork. We have well behaved and responsive children who enjoy learning based in our well-resourced and stimulating environment.
William Harding embodies the School motto of; Aim high… Work hard… Be kind… and is led by a strong set of School Values; Respect, Perseverance, Responsibility, Honesty, Inclusion and Collaboration.
Arranging a visit to William Harding School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@williamharding.school.
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