About the role

Full Time Classroom Teacher required (ECTs welcomed)

About the role

‘Pupils love their school because they learn well, play happily and feel safe. Pupils know that their teachers care about them.’ (Ofsted October 2022)

Ardeley is a good school with a strong family feel. We have a highly committed happy team. Our children are growing in confidence and independence and enjoy a rich variety of educational opportunities inside and out of the classroom, that reinforce their learning.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented teacher to join us in September for our Key Stage 1 class, made up of both Year 1 and 2 pupils.  Each class usually has a Teaching Assistant to support the learning. We offer regular CPD and work with other local schools to ensure our staff have access to wider experiences that enable them to flourish in their career.

We are very proud of our school so visits are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact  Heather Hatfield in our school office to arrange a visit on 01438 861284 or email our Head Teacher Barbara Young at head@ardeley.herts.sch.uk.

We are seeking an exceptional practitioner who:

  •  is creative, innovative and inspires a love of learning
  •  is passionate about ensuring our children can reach their potential
  •  has high expectations of behaviour, and has faith in children to reach them
  •  can contribute to the hardworking, dedicated and caring ethos of the school
  •  builds positive relations with children, colleagues, parents and governors
  •  is reflective and keen to develop their practice
  • Can support the Christian ethos of this successful church school
  • understands benefits of working collaboratively with colleagues


In return we can offer:

  • Happy, inquisitive children who love learning
  • An excellent environment in which to successfully develop your career
  • An exciting opportunity to help develop an inspiring curriculum
  • A chance to work alongside a knowledgeable, friendly supportive colleagues
  • An opportunity to work in a team with a good work, life balance
  • Commitment to the wellbeing of everyone in the school community
  • Dedicated, supportive and friendly staff, Governors and Parents


We are committed to Safer Recruitment in our school. The school is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including internet searches and enhanced DBS checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
 
Deadline for applications is Monday 12th May with interviews planned for Friday 16th May 2025

Contact details

Mrs Barbara Young , Headteacher
School Lane Ardeley Nr Stevenage
Hertfordshire SG2 7AJ

Telephone: 01438 861284
Fax: 01438 860372
Email: head@ardeley.herts.sch.uk
Website: www.ardeley.herts.sch.uk
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