Class Teacher KS1

About the role

We are looking to appoint a full-time, permanent class teacher for our KS1 class from April 2025. We are a small school with four, mixed age classes. 

We can offer you:

• A well-resourced classroom with excellent full-time support staff and motivated children;
• Commercial schemes to support teachers' planning;
• 3 hours of PPA per week and additional subject leader time;
• Our recent Ofsted report will be published by the end of January 2025;
• A commitment to your CPD. We invest well in staff development;
• The 'best of both worlds' in our collaboration of two small schools. We enjoy the ‘family feel’ of a small setting where we get to know each child really well, along with the benefits and security that comes from being part of a larger partnership;
• A forward thinking and outward looking collaboration with good links to other settings;
• Opportunities to make a difference as a subject leader;
• A well-resourced school, extensive grounds in a beautiful village with a popular deli take away in the pub car park next door!

We are looking for someone who:

• Is organised, reliable and loves teaching;
• Can support our Christian ethos and values;
• Can establish and maintain good relationships with children, colleagues and families; 
• Has high expectations for children's learning;
• Understands the unique rewards and challenges of working in a small school;
• Has high standards of professional conduct and personal integrity.

If you are interested in the role, we would love to hear from you and warmly welcome visits to our school. Please contact Mrs Karen Baker or Mrs Leanda Goulding admin@ponsbourne.herts.sch.uk 01707 872395.

At Ponsbourne, we are committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and safeguarding checks in line with safer recruitment.

To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.