KS2 Class Teacher

Simon Balle All-Through School, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8AJ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026 or sooner

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  4 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS

KS2 Class Teacher job summary

We are seeking an inspirational Primary Teacher to join our unique, oversubscribed, all-through school. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic practitioner to share their passion for learning and develop tomorrow's citizens today in our outstanding school.

Our curriculum in the Larch centre values education across all subject areas. Our curriculum is designed to respect the integrity of each subject whilst supporting students to make connections in their knowledge and understanding. We have incredibly high expectations for the progress that all students make in reading, writing and mathematics, together with high levels of support to ensure that all achieve success. The value we give to all subjects is shown through our excellent teaching and learning

We are looking for someone who has the flexibility, capability and aptitude to teach in key stage 2 within our Primary setting .

This post can have a start date of September 2026 or sooner if possible. We welcome applications from experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers. ECT's benefit from a July or earlier start date. The role is for one year, maternity cover and can be either full time or part time but with a minimum of 0.8.

We are looking for applicants that:

• Have a passion for the use of evidence to improve educational outcomes.
• Is an excellent communicator and a quick learner.
• Have enthusiasm and flexibility in response to a fast-changing work environment.
• Is able to successfully manage projects achieving short, medium and long term goals.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, to engage and enthuse a wide range of stakeholders.

As a member of the Simon Balle Community, we can offer you the following benefits in:

Health

GP helpline - appointments 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Physiotherapy with personalised treatment plans delivered face to face or on the telephone. A weight management 12 week programme in partnership with Slimming World. SAS Gym app - access to exercise programmes. Use of school pool and gym facilities and weekly staff-run swimming and fitness classes.

Wellbeing

Including Mindfulness and stress management - virtual programmes and sessions, Feeling Good app to improve mental health and performance in work and social settings. Individual counselling and therapy sessions. Wellbeing telephone support for menopause, bereavement, cancer & chronic illness, mens health and mental wellbeing plus maternity support.

We have a dedicated staff wellbeing committee and regular staff social events

Finance

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme and cycle to work scheme are coming soon. All staff will automatically be enrolled in a pension scheme with either the Teachers' Pension Service or the Local Government Pension Scheme. Flexible working to support our staff we offer flexible working opportunities; job share arrangements and part-time working wherever possible. Free car parking and free eye tests for display screen equipment users.

We offer terms and conditions in line with the School Teacher's Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD), the Burgundy Book (for Teachers) and Hertfordshire's Future Workforce (for Support Staff).

A Commitment to reducing staff workload.

A comprehensive CPD programme with fantastic staff feedback.

Children of staff at Simon Balle All-through School are highly placed on our Admissions Policy

Apply now if you have what it takes to make a difference!

Closing date : Monday 23rd February (9am) however candidates are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

Simon Balle All-through School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are committed to a policy of openness and equality of opportunity in the employment of staff. We will not condone discrimination on the grounds of the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. It is our central responsibility to ensure that every individual that we come into contact with is treated with dignity and respect.

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 Simon Balle All-Through School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1561 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Simon Balle All-Through School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/simon-balle-all-through-school

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