- School type
- Free School, Church of England/Christian, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 380 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Class Teacher
More than one location, Poppy Academy Trust48 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
21 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
2 April 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Full and Part Time Posts Available Permanent and Temporary Contracts Available
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - UP3
What skills and experience we're looking for
If you believe that classrooms should buzz with excitement, if you think dressing up as a Roman or launching a rocket in the playground is just part of a great Tuesday—we want to meet you. We are looking to recruit full and part time teachers. Permanent and Temporary Contracts available.
What makes us different?
Learning That Leaps Off the Page!
We positively encourage trips, visitors, dressing up, outdoor exploration, and cross-curricular creativity. Whether it’s Ancient Egypt Day, forest-school Fridays, or a spontaneous poetry picnic—we celebrate learning that feels magical.
We’re looking for teachers who want to ignite curiosity, spark imagination, and leave children with a lifelong love of learning.
Qualifications & Experience
We welcome:
- Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with contracts from July
- Experienced teachers ready to lead, mentor, and inspire
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
- Proven ability to plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching
Teaching & Learning
We’re looking for teachers who:
- Deliver consistently high-quality teaching that’s engaging, inclusive, and ambitious
- Use a range of teaching strategies, including creativity, storytelling, and real-world connections
- Embrace outdoor learning, innovative resources, and forward thinking technology tools
- Encourage independence, critical thinking, and pupil voice
Skills & Abilities
You should be able to:
- Plan engaging, progressive learning sequences
- Adapt teaching to meet diverse needs
- Assess for learning and use data meaningfully
- Collaborate across year groups, subjects and schools
- Lead curriculum areas with confidence and passion
Personal & Professional Attributes
We want professionals who:
- Are reflective, committed, and open to learning
- Thrive in a team and support colleagues
- Are resilient and positive in the face of challenges
- Have high expectations of themselves and others
We love educators who are:
- Joyful, imaginative, and full of energy
- Passionate about creating memorable experiences
- Keen to experiment and try new approaches
- Committed to inclusion and equity
Safeguarding
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
All applicants must:
- Be committed to pupil well-being and safety
- Understand and follow safeguarding procedures
- Undergo enhanced DBS checks and relevant vetting processes
Communication
You’ll need:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to engage confidently with pupils, families, and colleagues
- A warm, professional presence in and out of the classroom
What the school offers its staff
What Our Trust Offers You
- A comprehensive CPD programme for all career stages
- Fringe salary allowance to top up your earnings
- Generous Employers Assistance Programme and staff well-being support
- Leadership opportunities and career development pathways
- A collaborative, supportive staff culture across schools
Why Our Schools?
- Pupils who are curious, kind, and eager to learn
- Engaged parents and communities
- A Trust-wide commitment to innovation and enrichment
- Governing bodies and trustees who are passionate about education
- Learning that extends beyond walls—from castles to museums to muddy boots!
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to applyIf you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Website
- Poppy Academy Trust website
- Email address
- admin@poppyacademytrust.org.uk
The Poppy Academy Trust is a small Trust in South Hertfordshire. We current have three schools in our trust: St John’s Nursery and Infant School, Watford St John's Primary School and Fair Field Junior School. Children’s well-being is at the heart of every decision we make. We aim to make learning as fun and engaging for children as possible; creating experiences, opportunities well beyond the National Curriculum.
School Details
Watford St John's Church of England Primary School
Fair Field Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 225 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Fair Field Junior School website
St John's Church of England Infant and Nursery School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 207 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Arranging a visit to Poppy Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@poppyacademytrust.org.uk.
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