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Class Teacher

Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1HU

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  9 October 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  22 September 2025

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, part time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main and Upper

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Qualified to degree level
• Qualified Teacher Status
• A commitment to professional development
• Successful DBS, disqualification by association check and safeguarding clearance
• Demonstrates commitment, reliability and integrity
• Communicates effectively with self awareness and social perception
• Has energy and resilience
• Demonstrates emotional intelligence
• Is adaptable to changing circumstances and new ideas
• A track record of excellent classroom practice / teaching practice
• Understanding of the role of a class teacher
• Understanding of strategies to support successful outcomes for all children
• Knowledge of the primary phase curriculum and assessment
• Experience or ambition to take on subject leadership impacting learning across the school
• Ability to maintain a positive school ethos with an accent on high achievement and inclusion for all
• Committed to meeting the needs of children whatever their ability or background
• A belief that primary education should be a lively, stimulating, enjoyable experience which achieves high standards and prepares children for secondary school
• Ability to communicate and promote the aims and objectives of the school
• Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing)
• Committed to working with parents, colleagues and other agencies in a positive and constructive manner
• Ability to motivate and stimulate pupils of all abilities to enjoy learning
• Ability to use Information Technology for assessment and analysis purposes
• Make appropriate judgements over issues of confidentiality and safeguarding
• A commitment to continuing professional development and evidence of recent relevant training
• An excellent understanding of a range of behaviour management strategies
• An awareness of the principles of ‘Assessment for Learning’ and a commitment to effective assessment and feedback to pupils
• Able to work effectively with teaching assistants / learning mentor to ensure effective support for all children
• Strong belief in delivering the full curriculum to develop the whole child
• Supportive of the school’s Rights Respecting ethos
• Ability to reflect and question self
• Knowledge of new initiatives in education and experience of having used these
• Prepared to be involved in the whole life of the school
• Understanding of and commitment to developing links between home, school, neighbouring schools and different communities (local, national and global)

What the school offers its staff

• Supportive staff team
• Exceptional pupil behaviour
• Staff well-being package
• Leadership supportive of work / life balance

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

Class Teacher Person Spec Jan 2026.pdf - 520 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Job Description.pdf - 553 KB (opens in new tab)

About Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 197 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School website
• Email address: admin@rickmansworthpark.herts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01923770265
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rickmansworth-park-junior-mixed-and-infant-school

At Rickmansworth Park School we provide an inspiring and nurturing environment in order to maximise all pupils’ talents and gifts as well as increase their aspirations.
We do this through a clear focus on excellent teaching and a broad curriculum offering a range of exciting opportunities, giving all pupils a chance to thrive.
Rickmansworth Park is a one form entry school situated in beautiful parkland near to the tube station.

Arranging a visit to Rickmansworth Park Junior Mixed and Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@rickmansworthpark.herts.sch.uk.

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