16 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2026

  • Closing date

    18 May 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    2 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£34,398.00 Annually (Actual) Main Pay Scale

Part Time Class Teacher job summary

Working Hours: Part Time, 2 days per week

Payscale: Main Scale

Responsible to: Headteacher

Start Date: September 2026


Our school vision and Christian ethos of ‘Growing Together in Love and Respect’ means that you could be part of something very special in the heart of Watford and make a real difference to the local community. We currently have a vacancy for a Part Time Class Teacher and are looking for the right person to join our school team.

At St John’s Church of England Primary School, we believe that happy teachers equal happy, engaged children. Are you a teacher who challenges, inspires and fully embraces the importance of the development of the whole child? If so, we need you.

We believe:

  • That the child is at the centre of all decisions we make

  • In developing a love of learning across the whole school to embrace all pupils, families and staff

  • In giving our staff the opportunities to develop and grow through CPD and a broad range of experiences

  • That staff wellbeing is central to delivering quality education

  • Growing children in the values offered by a Church of England school and being inclusive of children of Christian faith, multi-faith or no faith

We can offer:

  • Full support and an induction programme for all new staff with continued professional development

  • Happy and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn

  • The support of a friendly and dedicated team

  • A safe environment with a commitment to mental health where emotional wellbeing is promoted

  • A strong sense of community and family

  • Supportive families and governors

  • Two days (unpaid) leave per academic year

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.

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About Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

School type
Free School, Church of England/Christian, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
410 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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Inclusive Church of England Primary School - 'Growing Together in Love and Respect'.

School location

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