EYFS

Kenilworth Primary School, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 1QL

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st Spetember 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £46,839.00 Annually (Actual)

EYFS job summary

About the role

Kenilworth Primary School and Nursery are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a qualified teacher to join our team from September 2026 on a full‑time, permanent contract. We are a warm, nurturing community where all stakeholders share high aspirations for every pupil.

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic teacher who is passionate about working with young children and committed to securing high achievement for all. You will work closely with our Early Years Leader and will be supported by a friendly, collaborative team.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status

• Have experience working with young children within the EYFS or Key Stage 1

• Be committed to providing nurturing, motivating, and engaging learning opportunities

• Be an excellent communicator with a creative, caring, and child‑centred approach

• Value and promote a therapeutic approach to behaviour and inclusion

In return, we offer:

• A supportive, positive, and caring working environment

• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing

• High‑quality training and career development as part of a well‑planned professional development programme

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to safer‑recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 0208 953 3459 or email us at admin@kenilworth.herts.sch.uk for further information.

Applications close on Friday 5th June 2026. We reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable candidate be appointed.

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 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 Kenilworth Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 220 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kenilworth Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kenilworth-primary-school

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