Class Teacher Part-time

Lordship Farm Primary School, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3UF

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  4th January 2027

• Closing date

  14 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (685)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £35,602.00 - £48,479.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS

Class Teacher Part-time job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join the team at Lordship Farm Primary School from January 2027, providing maternity cover within our teaching team.

There is one position available, which could be based in either:

• Upper Key Stage 2 - 2.5 days per week, or

• Nursery - five mornings per week

We are open to appointing to either area depending on the strengths, experience and preference of the successful candidate. Applicants should make their preferred option clear within their application.

Lordship Farm is a popular, oversubscribed two-form entry primary school with a nursery, situated on the south-eastern edge of Letchworth. We are incredibly proud of our children, our established staff team and the strong relationships we have built with our families and wider community.

At the heart of our school is a belief that children learn best when they feel safe, understood and connected. We are a kind, therapeutic school where relationships matter. Our approach is built around high expectations alongside curiosity, consistency and an understanding of the individual child.

That same philosophy extends to our staff.

We know that great schools depend on adults who feel valued, supported and able to keep developing. Staff wellbeing is therefore important to us, supported by a strong leadership, inclusion and pastoral team and a culture where colleagues genuinely look after one another.

We also invest significantly in professional development. Our staff receive regular training and opportunities to develop their practice, share expertise and learn alongside colleagues. We use the CUSP curriculum alongside Little Wandle phonics and work in partnership with other Hertfordshire schools, providing valuable opportunities for networking, collaboration and peer support.

For experienced teachers, we can offer professional development opportunities and support towards future leadership roles. We fully support colleagues wishing to undertake National Professional Qualifications and can provide experienced and supportive mentors.

We would also particularly welcome applications from teachers considering a return to the classroom following a career break or time away from teaching. Returning to teaching can feel like a big step and we can offer a supportive team, strong systems, high-quality CPD and colleagues who will help you find your feet and rebuild confidence at the right pace.

We are looking for someone who has strong subject knowledge and high expectations for children, but just as importantly someone who believes in relationships, enjoys being part of a team and is willing to learn. Creativity, warmth, flexibility and a sense of humour are always welcome too.

We hope that anyone considering joining us will come and see the school for themselves. A job advert can tell you about a school; a visit will give you a much better sense of the people, the children and the culture you would be joining.

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged through the Headteacher’s PA, Zia Hornby, at zia.hornby@lordshipfarm.herts.sch.uk.

Applications should be completed in full online and should include details of curriculum strengths, areas of professional interest and development, and whether you are applying for the Upper Key Stage 2 or Nursery option.

Any questions can be directed through the school office to our Headteacher, Julie Petitt.

Safeguarding

Lordship Farm Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, and the school will conduct appropriate online/social media checks as part of the recruitment process.

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.

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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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Lordship Farm Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 447 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lordship Farm Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lordship-farm-primary-school

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