KS2 Class Teacher
Northaw Church of England Primary School, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 4PB9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
17 October 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
8 October 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time, part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a teacher who can:
- set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
- promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
- demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
- plan and teach well-structured lessons
- adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils
- make accurate and productive use of assessment
- manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
- fulfil wider professional responsibilities
Qualifications and experience Essential
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- degree
- successful primary teaching experience Desirable
- experience of teaching mixed-age classes
- experience of administering statutory assessments
- experience of leading core and other foundation subjects
- experience of inspections completed by Ofsted and SIAMS Skills and knowledge Essential
- knowledge of the national curriculum
- knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
- a good understanding of how children learn
- ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs• ability to build effective working relationships with pupils • knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children • knowledge of effective behaviour-management strategies
- good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
Desirable
• skilled at delivering HfL detailed English planning
• skilled at delivering HfL ESSENTIALmaths and White Rose Maths
• knowledge of collective worship and RE in a church school
• evidence of commitment to continuous professional development Personal qualities Essential
• a commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• high expectations for children’s attainment and progress
• ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• commitment to safeguarding and equality Desirable
• a commitment to fulfilling a role shared with other
What the school offers its staff
Join Our Family at Northaw Church of England Primary School
Welcome to Northaw School — a small, happy village school with big views and even bigger heart. Overlooking the beautiful Great Wood in Hertfordshire, we’re a close-knit community guided by our Christian family values, where everyone is known, supported, and celebrated.
As a Voluntary Aided Church school, we embrace inclusivity and welcome staff and pupils of all faiths and none. What unites us is our shared commitment to kindness, curiosity, and helping every child—and every colleague—shine.
With just over a hundred pupils, Northaw offers a genuinely personal approach to education. You’ll have the chance to know each child well, to see their growth, and to make a real difference every day. Our 6Rs —shape everything we do, helping children (and adults) to grow as confident, compassionate learners.
Our beautiful school grounds include a large playing field, Forest School areas, and a peaceful reflection garden, alongside well-used spaces such as our art studio and library. They’re not just facilities—they’re places where imaginations grow and creativity flourishes. We have four mixed-age classes: Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1, and two Key Stage 2 classes.
Our staff team is a warm mix of experience and new energy, all supported by skilled teaching assistants and a leadership team that values collaboration, trust and professional growth. At Northaw, good manners, mutual respect and a strong sense of belonging are at the heart of school life. We celebrate every success—big or small—and we support each other like family.
Our parents, governors and PTA are active, engaged and incredibly supportive. There’s a real “village feel” here, where school and community work hand-in-hand, and the local church remains a close and valued partner in our shared mission.If you’re looking for a school where you can make a lasting impact, grow your skills, and be part of something truly special, we’d love to hear from you. Come and see why Northaw CE Primary School is such a rewarding and joyful place to work.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Northaw CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Applying for the job
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About Northaw Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 101 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Northaw Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- admin@northaw.herts.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01707652869
Northaw School is situated in a small village with stunning and surprising views overlooking Great Wood in Hertfordshire. As a Voluntary Aided Church school our approach is guided by our Christian family ethos that is inclusive and welcoming to all faiths as well as to those who do not attend Church.
With just over one hundred children we are able to offer a personal approach to each child's education, enabling every child to achieve his or her best. Embracing our 6Rs, we value each child's contribution to the school whether it is academic, sporting, musical, creative, interpersonal, helpful, cultural or spiritual.
The school has an extensive playing field, a hard surfaced playground, wild areas for Forest School and a peaceful reflection garden. We are lucky to have a well- stocked library and a well-used art studio, which are used in school and after school.
We have four classes, each with two year groups: Foundation Years, Key Stage 1, and two Key Stage 2 Classes. There is a high quality mix of experienced and new teachers and strong well-qualified support staff who enjoy working together.
We reward and encourage good behaviour, good manners and helpfulness. All children are expected to wear the approved school uniform. We feel that it helps the children to feel part of the family of Northaw CE Primary School and it helps to promote unity and a sense of ownership.
We encourage home learning and the support of parents and carers. We encourage parental participation and involvement in all aspects of the school. When they have the time to spare, we invite parents to share their talents with our children.
Our Governing Body is proactive and supportive. Our PTA organises events that are fun for the children and raise valuable funds for the school.
As a small school we believe it is important to keep in close contact with our neighbours. The school is very much at the centre of the village and the church community and likewise the church community supports events at the school.
Arranging a visit to Northaw Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@northaw.herts.sch.uk.
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