KS2 Teacher
Downfield Primary School, Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN8 8SS38 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
10 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 32.50hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS according to experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
Downfield Primary offers an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and dynamic staff. Downfield is an established 2 form entry primary school in Cheshunt which was recently recognised by Ofsted as GOOD in all areas. The school’s rich diversity of pupils from different backgrounds has created a strong ethos of community where equality of opportunity and inclusion underpin our work. Staff are committed to providing the very best learning experiences for the children and the school has established a personalised curriculum to meet their learning needs.
We are looking for a creative and energetic teacher who will take responsibility for a KS2 class and who has high expectations for all pupils and SEND. The successful candidate will be a motivated team player with a desire to support us in continuing to provide excellent provision for our pupils. There is an opportunity for subject leadership. A strong commitment to raising standards is essential.
We are looking for someone who:-
- Is an outstanding role model for teaching and learning
- Values the importance of teamwork and possesses excellent interpersonal skills
- Is committed and hardworking
- Is happy, enthusiastic and has a sense of humour
- Has a commitment to whole school improvement and the school community
- Is able to motivate, inspire and support staff
- Is sensitive to the needs of the children
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:-
- A friendly, supportive and dedicated school community
- Well behaved and motivated pupils
- Full time TA support
- Dedicated Wellbeing Hub
- A commitment to supporting your further professional development
- A vibrant learning environment which is excellently resourced
- A thriving, popular school which is close to the Sailing Base and Lea Valley
- Outstanding IT facilities
- Fantastic school grounds with play areas, forest school, trim-trail, pond and wildlife area
Downfield Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted applicants will be subject to online checks and references. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a DBS (Disclosures and Barring Service Check), medical, safer recruitment checks. The school reserves the right close this advert early and appoint should the right candidate be found.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Downfield Primary School is committed to Safeguarding.
We strictly adhere to 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'
guidelines.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAdditional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Downfield Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 455 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Downfield Primary School website
- Email address
- admin@downfield.herts.sch.uk
Primary school. Reception - Year 6.
Nursery class/Pre-school
Arranging a visit to Downfield Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@downfield.herts.sch.uk.
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