Reception Class Teacher - Maternity Cover
Saffron Green Primary School, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, WD6 2PPDeadline is today
Start date details
September 2025 or as soon as possible
Closing date
26 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £33,074.00 Annually (Actual) MPS
Reception Class Teacher - Maternity Cover job summary
We are on an exciting journey following our recent Ofsted visit, where we were awarded a 'Good' in all areas.
We are looking to appoint a committed, creative and dynamic teacher with high expectations of our pupils and themselves. We need someone who is passionate about teaching and has the enthusiasm and dedication to make a difference in the lives of our children. This post is fixed term to cover maternity leave.
We are culturally diverse and believe that everyone has something that can enrich the lives of others. We know that everyone has their own talents, and believe that it is our role to develop them further through high quality teaching experiences.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to Excellence, Resilience and Innovation. At Saffron Green, we are looking for someone who:
Puts children and young people at the heart of everything they do
Is an aspiring practitioner and dedicated to supporting school improvement
Is able to prioritise and delegate effectively
Is a strong communicator, who is personable, caring and passionate with high expectations of themselves and others
Is committed to their own continued professional development
In return we offer:
happy and enthusiastic pupils who enjoy learning
a dedicated, supportive and friendly team of staff
a highly supportive governing body
structured CPD and opportunities for further development
We are committed to safeguarding, equality of opportunity and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical check and references. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
We welcome visits from interested candidates. For more information about the role or to arrange a visit, please email Bhavini Patel - sbm@saffrongreen.herts.sch.uk.
We are determined to make a successful appointment for this post. As such, the SLT and the Governors reserve the right to conduct interviews before the closing date -therefore apply early to avoid disappointment.
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 are not accepted.
About Saffron Green Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 197 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Saffron Green Primary School website
School location
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