Class Teacher in Key Stage 1

Chestnut Lane School, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6EF

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to M4 inc London Fringe

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, or early career teacher, to grow professionally within a highly supportive environment through collaborative working with colleagues across the school.The successful candidate will:

- hold QTS

- be proactive and demonstrate strong classroom practice

- have a sound knowledge of current educational issues

- understand the ways children learn and how individual needs may be assessed and met

- have the ability to develop the confidence, independence and self-esteem of pupils

- be able to demonstrate a commitment to high standards and professionalism within theclassroom and throughout the school

- possess excellent communication skills, a calm manner and be well organised.

What the school offers its staff

We are seeking an inspiring teacher looking to join our successful and welcoming school community. We work closely as a team to create engaging, personalised learning experiences that meet the needs of every child. Approaches include team teaching, peer-coaching and lesson study.

“Staff feel well-supported and have a clear commitment to the wellbeing of pupils and of each other. The school has an excellent Wellbeing Policy, for the whole-school community." [Wellbeing Award for Schools report].

We are a welcoming, diverse and multi-cultural two form entry, infant school set in beautiful grounds. Our vision is ‘To provide an excellent educational foundation that inspires curiosity, creativity, confidence and a love of learning’ where the children benefit from an innovative, hands-on curriculum.

Please see our website for more information: https://chestnutlane.bucks.sch.uk/.

Our parents say “My child is very happy here.” “Everyone is very welcoming and there are lots of different things to do.” “Lovely setting to learn and play."

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

Chestnut Lane School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post involves work that requires applicants to undertake an enhanced DBS check prior to appointment.

We may carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates in line with updated guidance from Keeping Children Safe in Education to identify any incidents or issues that may need to be clarified at interview.

It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form prior to interview.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Chestnut Lane School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 200 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chestnut Lane School website
• Email address: sowen@chestnutlane.bucks.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chestnut-lane-school

Chestnut Lane is a welcoming and diverse two form entry, infant school set in beautiful grounds. Our school values make us who we are! We are passionate about instilling respect, kindness, resilience, independence and responsibility in all children from preschool to year 2, role-modelled by our staff and the wider school community. Our school vision is ‘To provide an excellent educational foundation that inspires curiosity, creativity, confidence and a love of learning’. The children receive rich and varied experiences through an innovative, hands-on curriculum

Arranging a visit to Chestnut Lane School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sowen@chestnutlane.bucks.sch.uk.

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