Class Teacher

Monksmead School, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1HL

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st September 2026

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  1 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Pay Scale
• Additional allowances:

  Main Pay Scale

Class Teacher job summary

About Monksmead School

Monksmead is a one-form entry maintained primary school serving Reception to Year 6 in Borehamwood. We are proud of our warm, respectful community and our commitment to “Respect, Reflect, Believe, Succeed.” We have a high proportion of pupils with EHCPs and SEN, and we take seriously our role to educate and nurture each individual so they can thrive.

About the role

As a Class Teacher at Monksmead you will:

• Plan and deliver well-structured, engaging lessons that meet the needs of all pupils assigned to you
• Assess, monitor and report on pupil progress, using this information to adapt teaching
• Contribute positively to whole-school developments, curriculum planning and the school’s values
• Maintain a safe, inclusive classroom where behaviour is managed effectively and all pupils can learn
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff and external professionals to secure the best outcomes for pupils
• Participate in appraisal and continuing professional development activities
• Co-ordinate and lead a subject area

This role offers real scope to make an immediate impact: you will be joining a school determined to raise attainment in key areas and to strengthen curriculum leadership across all phases.

About you — the ideal candidate

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) registered and has current/recent school experience
• Sets high expectations and consistently aims to teach at least ‘Good’ (or better) outcomes across age and ability ranges
• Has strong classroom management skills and the ability to create a supportive learning environment
• Is committed to inclusion and skilled at adapting practice to meet the needs of pupils with additional needs
• Communicates clearly and builds positive relationships with pupils, parents/carers and colleagues
• Is enthusiastic, reflective, innovative and eager to develop professionally

If you are passionate about teaching and learning, enjoy working as part of a collaborative team and want to contribute to a school community where every pupil matters, you will fit well at Monksmead.

What we offer

• A friendly, supportive staff team and an inclusive school community
• Clear professional development opportunities, including appraisal and targeted training to support our school priorities (maths fluency, writing and subject leadership)
• The chance to influence practice across the school, and to support subject monitoring and development
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference for pupils with a range of additional needs

Monksmead School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and other safeguarding checks.

Selection Procedure:

After the application deadline has passed, the following steps will take place:

• Screening & pre-selection of candidates
• References and background check, including online checks, for shortlisted candidates
• Interview
• Decision
• Job offer and contract

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 Monksmead School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Monksmead School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/monksmead-school

Monksmead is an oversubscribed, one form entry Primary School in Borehamwood. We want our children to have special and happy memories of their time at Monksmead and value highly the positive relationships we build between children, parents, staff, governors and our neighbouring community.There is a driving determination to ensure that children and adults in the school reach their full potential. Learning is celebrated and openly admired. The school is a happy stimulating and caring place where our Monksmead values are shown in everything we do.

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