Class Teacher

Giles Junior School, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4JQ

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  20 April 2026

Need help writing your personal statement for this role?

Use the personal statement builder (opens in new tab) to get AI-powered support in highlighting your skills and experience.

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £45,352.00 Annually (Actual) M1-M6

Class Teacher job summary

We are a three-form entry junior school with a strong community ethos, where children are known well and relationships matter. We place equal importance on academic achievement, personal development and wellbeing, and our work is underpinned by the principles of The Leader in Me.

About the Role

The successful candidate will take responsibility for a main class, delivering high-quality teaching and learning while contributing positively to the wider life of the school. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to support pupils with a wide range of needs and help create a calm, purposeful learning environment.

We have a higher-than-average number of pupils with EHCPs and pride ourselves on inclusive practice. This role would suit a teacher who is confident, adaptable and committed to meeting the needs of all learners.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• is an enthusiastic and reflective classroom practitioner

• has high expectations for pupil achievement, behaviour and wellbeing

• is committed to inclusive education and working with pupils with additional needs

• values teamwork, professional dialogue and continuous improvement

• is willing to contribute positively to the wider school community

Applications are welcome from ECTs and experienced teachers. Support and mentoring will be tailored to experience and career stage.

We Can Offer:

• a supportive, collaborative staff team

• a strong focus on professional development and wellbeing

• opportunities for leadership development and progression

• engaged, articulate pupils who are eager to learn

• a school culture built on trust, respect and shared responsibility

Visits and Applications

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit or to discuss the role further.

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 Giles Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 329 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Giles Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/giles-junior-school

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Stevenage and Hertfordshire