Class Teacher
Holywell Primary School, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6LLThis job expired on 15 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
15 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
9 May 2025
Job details
Job role
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
- £33,075.00 - £45,037.00 Annually (FTE)
Class Teacher job summary
About Us:
Holywell Primary School is a nurturing environment where every child’s emotional, social, and academic needs are met with care and attention. We believe that children thrive when they feel safe, valued, and supported. Our commitment to nurturing is at the heart of everything we do. We are excited to be joining the Inclusive Multi Academy Trust (IMAT) for September.
The Role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teacher to join our team - either KS1 or KS2. This position is suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
We would accept a July start for ECTs passing their qualification prior to September.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality teaching and learning experiences to a class of primary-aged pupils.
- Create a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment that supports the emotional and social development of all students.
- Collaborate with colleagues to plan and implement engaging and effective curriculum activities.
- Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback to support their growth.
- Engage with parents and carers to foster strong home-school partnerships.
We Are Looking For a Teacher Who:
- Is passionate about teaching and committed to making a positive impact on students' lives.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Is eager to reflect, learn, and develop professionally.
- Approaches challenges with positivity, resilience, and a solution-focused mindset.
- Is committed to fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment for all students.
Why Join Holywell Primary School?
- Strong support network: Work within a collaborative and nurturing school environment where staff, pupils, and parents work together to ensure success.
- Commitment to professional development: Access high-quality CPD opportunities to continuously develop your teaching practice.
- Career progression: Benefit from opportunities to grow and develop as a teacher, with clear pathways for career advancement.
- Bespoke training for ECTs: If you are an Early Career Teacher, you will receive a personalised training programme to support your development and confidence in the classroom.
- Inclusive and nurturing ethos: Be part of a school that prioritises student well-being and fosters a caring, supportive learning environment.
Safeguarding Statement:
Holywell Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers, and external agencies to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to rigorous safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references, and identity verification. We follow safer recruitment practices and ensure that safeguarding remains a priority in all aspects of school life. Successful candidates will be required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the school’s policies to maintain a safe and supportive environment for all pupils.
How to Apply:
A visit to the school prior to application is strongly advised. This will allow candidates to gain a full understanding of our school ethos, environment, and expectations. Please contact our school office by email at admin@holywell.herts.sch.uk or by phone at 01923 225188 to arrange a visit.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert early should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.
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.
About Holywell Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 215 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Holywell Primary School website
School location
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