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KS2 class teacher (ECTs welcome)

Whitings Hill Primary School, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 2QY

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M scale outer London

What skills and experience we're looking for

Many thanks for your interest in the post of KS2 class teacher at Whitings Hill School. Whitings Hill is a popular two form entry primary school situated in Barnet. It has an excellent reputation for academic results and pastoral care with the unique feature of offering swimming lessons to every child, weekly, from Year 1 to Year 6, in our stunning swimming pool.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school that places children at the heart of everything we do. Whether you are at the start of your teaching career or bring more experience, we are looking for someone who is passionate about high-quality teaching and committed to ensuring all pupils—including those with additional needs—achieve their full potential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent or developing classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils
• Has a strong commitment to inclusive education
• Can plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• A comprehensive induction and mentoring programme for Early Career Teachers
• High-quality professional development for teachers at all stages of their career
• A school community where inclusion and wellbeing are central

We warmly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and offer a strong programme of support, alongside opportunities for experienced teachers to develop and grow. Visits are warmly welcomed. For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact Alison Kley, recruitment@whitingshill.barnet.sch.uk.

Flexible working opportunities

To support flexible working, we offer remote working for PPA time.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Class teacher recruitment letter from HT April 26.pdf - 334 KB (opens in new tab)

Class teacher JS and PS April 26.pdf - 340 KB (opens in new tab)

About Whitings Hill Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 471 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Whitings Hill Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@whitingshill.barnet.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8359 5360
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitings-hill-primary-school

Whitings Hill Nursery is a purpose built, high quality nursery with spacious outdoor area located on the edge of Barnet surrounded by beautiful, green, open spaces.

We serve a multi-cultural community and are proud to have a committed and talented team of staff and governors that enables us to foster and nurture all the talents of our pupils.

Our highly qualified team of practitioners are experienced in child development and early years teaching, with a passion for providing the very best learning experience for children. We have high expectations of achievement, attainment and behaviour and we are committed to every child achieving their absolute best regardless of background or starting point.

Arranging a visit to Whitings Hill Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@whitingshill.barnet.sch.uk.

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