Class Teacher

Little Chalfont Primary School, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, HP6 6SX

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  2nd June 2025 or September 2025

• Closing date

  19 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 March 2025

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
• Full-time equivalent salary: £33,075.00 - £50,571.00 Annually (Actual) Salary based on experience

Class Teacher job summary

Little Chalfont Primary School (part of the Chess Valley Primary Learning Trust) - a vibrant and nurturing primary school nestled in the beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside, is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced KS1 Teacher to join our dedicated team.

About Us:

We are a highly successful, "Outstanding" rated primary school, committed to providing a stimulating and engaging learning environment where every child thrives. Our school prides itself on its strong sense of community, supportive staff, and a curriculum that fosters creativity, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning. We are fortunate to be located in a picturesque rural setting, offering ample opportunities for outdoor learning and exploration.

About the Role:

We are looking for an exceptional KS1 Teacher to inspire and motivate our young learners. The successful candidate will:

• Deliver engaging and effective lessons, adhering to the national curriculum.
• Create a stimulating and inclusive classroom environment that promotes positive behaviour and a love of learning.
• Assess, monitor, and track pupil progress, providing targeted support and feedback.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external agencies to ensure the best possible outcomes for all children.
• Contribute to the wider school community and participate in extracurricular activities.
• Have a strong understanding of phonics and early literacy development.
• Demonstrate excellent classroom management skills and a positive, nurturing approach.

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative team of experienced professionals.
• A beautiful and well-resourced learning environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A strong and supportive school community.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of young children.
• A stunning rural location.
• A strong drive for staff wellbeing including PPA time from home and a reduced marking policy

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold a relevant teaching qualification (QTS).
• Have proven experience teaching in Key Stage 1, ideally Year 1.
• Possess a strong understanding of the EYFS and Key Stage 1 curriculum including phonics.
• Be passionate about early years education and have a genuine commitment to child-centred learning.
• Be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Be highly organised, adaptable, and reflective.
• Live the school values of Ready, Respectful and Resilient.
• Have a passion for outdoor learning and the natural environment.

• How to Apply:

  Closing Date: Monday 19th May 12pm

  Interview Date: Thursday 22nd May

  Start date: Either 2nd June or September 2025

  We look forward to hearing from you and we would welcome visits to the school. Please contact Mrs Board on 01494762109 if you would like to arrange a visit.

  Little Chalfont Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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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 are not accepted.

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.

About Little Chalfont Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 244 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Little Chalfont Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/little-chalfont-primary-school-amersham

We can offer you a chance to join a motivated and collaborative community, working in large, spacious classrooms with excellent resources. We want the best for our pupils so we provide peer-to-peer instructional coaching for all of our teaching team, alongside career-appropriate training, to help teachers to be the best they can be. We have refined systems for planning and assessment to enable teachers to focus on their pedagogy and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Teachers are trusted to take their PPA time away from school.

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