Class Teacher (EYFS and KS1)

Whiteheath Infant & Nursery School, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 7RF

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 February 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Contract type: Full Time, Permanent Salary information: MPR, £37,870 - £50,474 per annum (dependent upon experience) Start date: 2nd September 2026
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Teaching

• Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group/subject/s that you teach

• Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching

programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate

• Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of pupils’ you teach

• Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, their prior knowledge and plan teaching and differentiate

appropriately to build on these demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils

learn

• Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special

educational needs; gifted and talented; EAL; disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate

distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them

• Demonstrate an understanding of and take responsibility for promoting high standards of

literacy

• If teaching early reading, demonstrate a clear understanding of appropriate teaching

strategies

• Use an appropriate range of observation, assessment, monitoring and recording strategies as

a basis for setting challenging learning objectives for pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and

dispositions, monitoring learners’ progress and levels of attainment

• Make accurate and productive use of assessment to secure pupils’ progress

• Give pupils regular feedback, both orally and through accurate marking, and encourage

pupils to respond to the feedback, reflect on progress, their emerging needs and to take a

responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study

• Use relevant data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan subsequent lessons

• Set home learning and plan other out-of-class activities to consolidate and extend the

knowledge and understanding pupils have acquired as appropriate

Behaviour and Safety

• Establish a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect

and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions

and rewards consistently and fairly

• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order

to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

• Maintain good relationships with pupils, exercise appropriate authority, and act decisively

when necessary

• Be a positive role model and demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and

behaviour, which are expected of pupils

• Have high expectations of behaviour, promoting self-control and independence of all

learners

• Carry out playground and other duties as directed.

Team working and collaboration

• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people

within the school, raising any concerns following school protocol/procedures Team working

and collaboration

• Participate in any relevant meetings/professional development opportunities at the school,

which relate to the learners, curriculum or organisation of the school including pastoral

arrangements and assemblies

• Work as a team member and identify opportunities for working with colleagues and sharing

the development of effective practice with them

Fulfil wider Responsibilities

• Ensure that colleagues working with you are appropriately involved in supporting learning

and understand the roles they are expected to fulfil

• Take part as required in the review, development and management of the activities relating

to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school.

• Fulfil wider professional responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with others to develop effective professional relationships

• Deploy support staff effectively as appropriate

• Communicate effectively with parents/carers with regard to pupils’ achievements and

wellbeing using school systems/processes as appropriate

• Communicate and co-operate with relevant external bodies

• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school

What the school offers its staff

At Whiteheath Infant School and Nursery, we are committed to fostering a broad and rich curriculum that nurtures independent, confident, and successful learners. Our school is a dynamic environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential, supported by a dedicated and enthusiastic team of educators.If you are an energetic and creative teacher, eager to contribute to an exceptional educational experience for our students, we would love to hear from you!For a virtual school tour, pleaseClick Here.

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

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Whiteheath Infant & Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 250 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whiteheath Infant & Nursery School website
• Email address: jhall@whiteheath-inf.hillingdon.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whiteheath-infant-nursery-school

At Whiteheath Infant and Nursery School, we pride ourselves on fostering a nurturing, engaging, and inclusive learning environment. We are a school that values curiosity, creativity, and a child-centred approach to education. Our vision is to inspire lifelong learners and equip our children with the skills and knowledge to thrive.

Arranging a visit to Whiteheath Infant & Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jhall@whiteheath-inf.hillingdon.sch.uk.

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