Class Teacher Primary School

Foulds School, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 4NR

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 March 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  17 February 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 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 - M5

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications and training

Essential

• QTS.

• A degree in their subject area or a related subject.

Desirable

• A postgraduate qualification, e.g. a master’s degree.

• A first aid certificate.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• At least two years of experience teaching within a school environment or, for early career teachers, work or voluntary experience in a comparable environment.

• Organising and participating in extra-curricular activities.

• Conducting assessments, keeping records and producing reports on pupils.

• Implementing safeguarding procedures in schools.

Desirable

• Experience teaching their subject within a school environment.

• Experience teaching Key Stage Two pupils.

Knowledge

Essential

• A clear understanding of the National Curriculum and statutory assessment requirements (e.g., SATs, Multiplication Tables Check, Phonics Screening) relevant to the key stage.

• Sufficient knowledge to answer subject-related questions raised by pupils.

• An ability to use different teaching methods and adapt to cater for pupils’ different needs.

• Knowledge of effective intervention strategies to improve the quality of teaching and learning.

Desirable

• An understanding of relevant legislation and educational developments.

• An understanding of how assessment and attainment information can be used to improve practice.

• Skills in effective resource management and deployment.

Personal Traits

The successful candidate will be

• Punctual, with a good attendance record.

• An excellent communicator, verbally and in writing.

• Organised.

• An excellent time manager.

• A demonstrable growth mindset: a desire to seek feedback, reflect on practice and view teaching as an ongoing journey of development.

• Hardworking, with high expectations of themselves and their professional standards.

• Committed to CPD.

• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Able to maintain successful working relationships with other colleagues.

• Able to plan and resource effective interventions to meet curricular objectives.

• Driven and energetic.

The successful candidate may also be

• Dedicated to promoting their professional development, and that of others.

• Able to promote good behaviour consistently.

• Able to plan and take control of situations.

• Committed to contributing to the wider school and its community.

• Able to effectively promote the school’s ethos and vision.

• Capable of handling a demanding workload and successfully prioritising work.

• Emotionally intelligent and able to communicate professionally and effectively with a variety of stakeholders.

• Able to work flexibly, attending evening meetings, in addition to managing a demanding workload.

Additional Requirements

The successful candidate will have

• An enhanced DBS certificate and barred list check.

• Evidence for their previous work experience.

• References.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer You:

• True Collaboration: Work in a phase group of 3 teachers with weekly shared PPA.

• A Creative Canvas: We value individuality and a curriculum that goes beyond English and Maths.

• Professional Scaffolding: A school fully committed to your development, with high-quality mentoring for those in the early stages of their career.

• A Joyful Environment: Enthusiastic children, supportive parents and a staff room that prioritises laughter (and snacks!).

We welcome applications from Main Pay Scale Teachers, ECTs and those in the early stages of their career.

"Starting a new career or job is daunting at the best of times. Day in, day out, everyone around me works so very hard to ensure that our children are happy, safe and in the best place to receive and enjoy a brilliant education. As professionals, we are encouraged to challenge and question our own practice and to make sure we are promoting as reflective and honest an environment as possible. I have been supported every step of the way, by every single member of staff. This care, kindness and sharing of expertise has enabled me to grow and develop professionally but also personally. I have felt scaffolded and guided, but also been given the room to stretch myself and take on challenges I didn't think I would achieve in my first few months as a teacher. It isn't always easy (because we all care so much about what we do), but I am constantly inspired and motivated by the colleagues - friends! - I have around me. We look out for the children and each other, we laugh (a lot) and most importantly, we have a seemingly endless supply of snacks in the staff room. "

(Current staff member who has been with us since being an ECT).

Visits to the school are encouraged.

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

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 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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

MPS Class teacher JD_PS.pdf - 1.62 MB (opens in new tab)

class teacher advert for Sep 2026 (1).pdf - 1.58 MB (opens in new tab)

About Foulds School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 313 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Foulds School website
• Email address: office@fouldsp.org
• Phone number: 02084492714
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/foulds-school

A one and half form primary school in Barnet, North London, ​offering children a balanced curriculum to ensure that they have opportunities to excel in all areas of interest. Our vision is for our children to be resilient risk takers - well rounded and part of the community, principled children who are independent, reflective life-long learners. Our goal is for every child to leave our school the best possible version of themselves.

Arranging a visit to Foulds School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@fouldsp.org.

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