Fixed Term Class Teachers

Hatfield Community Free School, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 8ES

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Jan/Feb 2027

• Closing date

  6 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £35,602.00 - £48,479.00 Annually (FTE) End of post dependent on individuals returning to work.

Fixed Term Class Teachers job summary

HCFS are looking for two enthusiastic, caring, and reliable class teachers to join our friendly and hardworking team. You will need to be self-motivated, proactive and flexible. In return we can offer you a well-resourced school where all staff are valued, rewarded and offered training opportunities. Our pupils are commended for their behaviour and sense of community.

HCFS is a very special place in which to learn. It is vibrant and innovative and thrives on setting high standards in all aspects of the lives of our children. We care deeply about the talents and interests of each individual and nurture our children on their holistic learning journey.

The moment you enter the school you will notice how special the children are to us and you will be greeted by caring and supportive adults who are there to help. We pride ourselves on listening to parents' and children's views and delivering effective communication.

All cultures, faiths and beliefs are valued at HCFS creating an understanding that all human beings should be treated equally and inclusively.

We encourage any prospective candidates to come and visit us to find out more about the role, view our amazing facilities and experience the warmth of our school community.

HCFS is a single academy trust opened in September 2012. We are a popular two form entry school with a current role of 420 children. (Reception to Year 6).

Please contact our PA Mrs Shula Venn, on 01707 276018 or pa@hcfs.org.uk who will be able to arrange visits or phone calls with our Principal, Mrs Victoria Hobson.

HCFS is well-situated and easily commutable from the surrounding areas: Welwyn Garden City - 4.3 miles, Wheathampstead - 5.5 miles, St Albans - 5.7 miles, Potters Bar - 5.7 miles, Hertford - 8.0 miles, Borehamwood - 9.3 miles, Harpenden - 9.6 miles, Stevenage - 11.3 miles

Hatfield Community Free School is an equal opportunities employer. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to safer recruitment procedures, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, online presence check and medical check.

HCFS reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date, so early application is encouraged. End of post dependent on individuals returning to work date.

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 Hatfield Community Free School

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 406 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hatfield Community Free School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hatfield-community-free-school

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