26 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    25 March 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    26 February 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (FTE) Main Pay Scale (M1–M6), with UPS 1–3 considered for the right candidate

KS1/EYFS Class Teacher job summary

Job Title: KS1/EYFS Class Teacher

School: Windhill21

Location:Bishop's Stortford, CM23

Salary: M1-M6, with UPS 1-3 considered for the right candidate

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

About Us

Windhill21 is a vibrant, inclusive academy primary school with over 450 pupils aged 5-11, located in Bishop's Stortford. We are committed to providing an outstanding education for all our pupils in a supportive and nurturing environment.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic KS1/Early Years Class Teacher to join our team. You will inspire and motivate pupils, contribute to our school community, and uphold our values of excellence, respect, and resilience.

What We Offer
  • A supportive and experienced team
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Well-behaved, motivated pupils
  • A positive and caring ethos

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are encouraged.

Safeguarding Statement

Windhill21 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Ivy Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding the wellbeing of our pupils and young people. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS and online social media check. Further information about the disclosure can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service.

Employment at Ivy Learning Trust is also subject to:

  • Satisfactory references

  • Barred list check (regulated activity roles)

  • Section 128 check (for applicable roles)

  • Overseas criminal records check (where required)

  • Identity check

  • Right to work in the UK

  • Evidence of qualifications applicable to the role

  • Confirmation of registration with applicable registered body where applicable

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

Windhill21 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the DBS as part of Academy’s pre-employment checks. Please note that additional information referring to the Disclosure and Barring Service is in the guidance notes to the application form. If you are invited to an interview you will receive more information.

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.

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About Windhill21

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
456 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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School website
Windhill21 website

Windhill21 is an academy where every child is valued; a school which ignites the spark of curiosity, creativity and individuality. It is through our inspirational teaching and a culture of possibility that the children at Windhill21 achieve their potential. We believe that a ‘growth mindset’ attitude is essential; a belief that hard work and effort leads to success, not just natural talent or ability. Our outstanding OFSTED report (October 2018) and exceptional academic standards are only part of the story. Through dynamic teaching methods and an inspirational ethos, our children will inherit a lifelong zest for learning; building high self-esteem and a strong determination to succeed. The children at Windhill21 are encouraged to explore, invent and create. By steering their natural curiosity, we inspire children to be confident, bold and resilient, needing challenge.

We live in a global society and it is imperative that young people have an understanding of how their actions and choices impact on the lives of others. Our children represent our diverse community and we value the children’s varied contributions. With this in mind, we are committed to developing an inquiry based international curriculum at Windhill21.
Alongside this, we recognise that ICT is progressing at an ever accelerating rate with the capability of exciting and enhancing our curriculum.

Come and see our impressive range of technology we offer and how it is used to enthuse, inspire and immerse the children in their learning.
The strong team of Windhill21 consists of outstanding staff and governors who work tirelessly together using their expertise, enthusiasm and experience to move our school forward. Our dynamic approach and dedication will ensure continuing rewards for Windhill21. Rigour and accountability will be maintained along with a will for everyone, pupils and staff alike, to continue to enjoy success.

If the idea of working at Windhill21 excites you and you feel you have the skills detailed in the person specification, we will be delighted to receive your application.

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