EY/KS1 class teacher
Highwood Primary School, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2AW14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
5 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £34,398.00 - £46,839.00
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a class teacher who is passionate about equity for all children and is able to inspire and motivate learners. We would welcome applications with proven capability in teaching in Early Years or KS1. The successful candidate will be someone who is knowledgeable and passionate about the importance of high-quality education. Curriculum leadership responsibilities may form part of the role if appropriate to the career stage of the successful candidate and will be agreed according to strengths and experience.
We would recommend visits to our school so that candidates can see Highwood in action, the wonderful facilities, grounds that we have and meet the very supportive team.
More information about the school can be found on our websitehttps://highwood.herts.sch.uk/
If you are an enthusiastic and creative practitioner who has the highest expectations for yourself, our children and you are determined in improving their life chances, we want you to join our school.
We are looking for someone who:
is committed to and enthusiastic about inclusion and has strategies to achieve this for all children
is an effective classroom practitioner
has excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines
is a good team player
is committed to continual professional development
will be committed to the school and will contribute to all aspects of school life.
Above all we are looking for a practitioner who is adaptable, passionate, demonstrates integrity as well as the ability to build positive relationships at all levels and with a wide range of professionals.
Salary:MPS
Start date: 1st September2026
Contract type: Permanent
We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close an advert early if we identify suitable candidates. To avoid disappointment, submit your application as soon as possible.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Highwood Primary is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for all successful applicants. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Please note that the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position and therefore you may be required to complete the “Childcare Disqualification” declaration form. Should you be successful in your application for this post, your appointment can not be progressed without this.
What the school offers its staff
Promoting Resilience, Achieving Potential
At Highwood Primary, we believe in nurturing all our children to develop to the best of their abilities. We are proud to be part of each child's journey, assisting them to become knowledgeable, skilled, confident and responsible members of our local and wider community. We believe that children understand their obligation to make positive contributions to their school as well to general society as British citizens.
We offer:
The opportunity to work in a friendly and diverse school community
An attractive working environment with excellent facilities
Well-resourced classrooms
A supportive, enthusiastic and forward thinking school team
Professional development opportunities.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Highwood Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks, social media check and satisfactory references.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Highwood Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 439 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Highwood Primary School website
- Email address
- paula.ladyman@highwood.herts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01923 256210
Whilst Highwood Primary School was first established in 1949, it has since been wholly rebuilt, moving from its original location on Bushey Mill Lane to Mead Way, Bushey. Highwood is a thriving, dynamic, forward thinking school for children aged three to eleven years of age. We admit sixty pupils per year group. Currently there are 433 pupils on roll.
We are highly privileged in that our school community benefits from a purpose-built, state of the art primary school building designed by the architect Ahlam Conti, conceived in consultation with our staff, pupils, parents and Local Authority professionals. Our school building has now won three architectural awards and we are very proud of it. Inspire All Family Centre shares our school facilities and are valued community partners.
At Highwood we actively seek to make a positive difference to every child’s learning journey. We know that teaching is our core purpose and we endeavour to ensure our provision is the very best possible. The talented teaching teams at Highwood are our biggest asset – they consist of teachers, teaching assistants, higher level teaching assistants, and SEND teaching assistants along with a myriad of support staff who work together to provide the guidance, encouragement and challenge every child needs to progress in their learning and fulfil their potential.
Our fabulous school building enables us to think, plan and work differently. Our revolutionary teaching spaces encourage us to be creative in our approaches to teaching. Outdoor classrooms have ample light and space and provide opportunities to enable learning to take place outdoors. Our courtyards and zoned curriculum spaces are at the heart of the school and are designed to enrich children’s learning through enabling first hand discovery and wide scope for play. Our schools grounds are landscaped and designed to stimulate children’s curiosity and their appreciation of the world around them – our pond, allotment and wild areas are all aimed at enriching a child’s spiritual, moral, cultural and social experiences.
Our school community is diverse and reflects the cosmopolitan nature of our local neighbourhood. Our children vary in their abilities and we aspire to instil a love of learning in each and every one of them.
Our Breakfast and Tea Time clubs are a great success and also a huge convenience to working families. We offer a good variety of lunch time and after school clubs, which are run by members of staff, or members of our community. We work with our extended school partners to provide support and guidance to families within our locality. We also regularly lead information sessions for parents who we value as equal partners in their child’s education.
Our governing body is committed and ambitious in its leadership of Highwood – governors offer good challenge and high levels of support to the senior leadership team. The ‘Friends’ of Highwood are proactive and generous in giving time to organise enjoyable events that raise additional and significant funds for our school.
We are proud of the professional learning community that is established at Highwood. It is one in which staff members support and nurture one another, continually striving to ensure the highest quality of educational provision.
Arranging a visit to Highwood Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email paula.ladyman@highwood.herts.sch.uk.
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