Class Teacher

Bushey Heath Primary School, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 1SP

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September or later considered

• Closing date

  19 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or Lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £46,839.00 Annually (Actual) Would consider Upper Pay Scale 1 for the right candidate

Class Teacher job summary

The successful candidate will be a strong classroom practitioner who is passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. They will plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across the KS2 curriculum, using assessment effectively to support progress and address gaps in learning.

We are looking for someone who has high expectations of behaviour, achievement and presentation, and who can create a positive, inclusive and well-organised classroom environment where children feel safe, valued and motivated.

Bushey Heath offers exciting opportunities for creative teaching and learning. Our facilities include a Digital Hub, Craft Workshop and Music Studio, which support our broad and ambitious curriculum. The successful candidate will be keen to contribute to the wider life of the school and make full use of these opportunities.

A commitment to safeguarding, teamwork and strong pastoral care is essential.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to call candidates for interview and appoint before the closing date.

It is a requirement of all staff that they sign the IT Acceptable User Policy and attend Safeguarding and Prevent training.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main responsibilities and duties of the post, each individual task to be undertaken will not be identified.  Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in the job description.  The job description is current to the date shown but, in consultation with you, it may be changed by the Headteacher to reflect or anticipate changes in the job commensurate with the grade and job title.

Please note that Bushey Heath is committed to safeguarding children and young people and all post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS and references and online checks will be completed.

The recruitment process will select candidates for interview based on their suitability to the job description. We promote ethical leadership principles in all decision making.

Please see our website for our full policy list.

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 Bushey Heath Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 242 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Bushey Heath Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bushey-heath-primary-school

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