KS1 Class Teacher (maternity cover)

Knebworth Primary and Nursery School, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6AA

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  24 November 2025 at 3pm

• Date listed

  11 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Part time: Two days a week (Thursdays and Fridays)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 7 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about education, inspiring the lives of primary school students and making a difference to a school community? If yes, read on…

We are looking for a inspirational and nurturing individual to join our exceptional staffing team from January 2026.

We are seeking to appoint a part-time teacher for one of our KS1 classes, working two days a week (Thursdays and Fridays) on a maternity cover contract.

What the school offers its staff

Our school is located in the heart of Knebworth Village, which is a close community on the outskirts of Stevenage. Knebworth School is a magical place to learn and grow and a school where the children are at the centre of everything we do with inclusion and belonging close to our hearts. We are proud to call ourselves a No Outsiders school, where all members of our school community are celebrated, valued and represented.

Unique to our school is our strong team of passionate, caring staff and our wonderful children who are inquisitive, kind and love to learn. Everyone knows and respects one another and we are looking for that special someone who will share our school ethos and embody our school values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience.

Knebworth School is a good school - Ofsted 2023. The report notes that Knebworth School is a home from home where everyone is included. It highlights the fact that pupils know the school values of respect, responsibility and resilience and behave well across the school, respecting everyone’s right to learn.

We can offer you:

• A school which is known for its exceptional teaching and learning with a curriculum that is both inspiring and ambitious.

• The autonomy to follow your passions and interests with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

• A commitment to ensuring a good work-life balance –“Staff appreciate the support leaders provide, and know that leaders take into account their well-being and workload”– Ofsted 2023.

• The most magical pupils who will make each and every day rewarding.

To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.

We encourage visits from interested candidates - do come and see our school in action! For more information about the role or to arrange a visit, please email: head@knebworth.herts.sch.uk

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

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About Knebworth Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 404 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Knebworth Primary and Nursery School website
• Email address: head@knebworth.herts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01438 812184
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/knebworth-primary-and-nursery-school

Knebworth School is a magical place to learn and grow with the children at the centre of everything we do with inclusion and belonging close to our hearts.  We are known for our exceptional teaching and learning with a curriculum that is both inspiring and ambitious and one which prepares our children for life in a modern sustainable Britain.  We are proud to call ourselves a No Outsiders school, where all members of our school community are celebrated, feel valued and are represented.

Our school lies in the heart of a close village community and has done so for over 100 years since the school opened in 1912.  The school is set within the heart of the village, with the high street and local shops easily accessible.  Knebworth train station (Kings Cross line) is approximately 10 minutes’ walk from the school. 

Unique to our school is our strong team of passionate, caring staff.  We are in essence a big family but we have the warmth and feeling of a small school.  Everyone knows and respects one another.  

We have Deep Roots within the community and as such our children develop deep roots.  We passionately believe in developing the whole child and giving them the secure foundations essential for them to be respectful, responsible and resilient young adults who can thrive in an ever-changing world.  We have High Aspirations for all our children.  We want them to be the best, to stand out, to dream big and to lead successful, fulfilling lives. 

At Knebworth, we have three school values - Respect, Responsibility and Resilience and these can be applied to both learning and social behaviours.  Our school values apply not only to our children but to our staff, parents and the wider community.  By having a connection with the school either by working here or sending your children here we do expect all adults to embody and live our school values.

Arranging a visit to Knebworth Primary and Nursery School

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

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