Class Teacher

About the role

Are you an inspirational and exciting teacher who is keen to work with enthusiastic, articulate pupils in a supportive school community? Then we could be just the school for you!

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, hard working and inspirational teacher to join our friendly, caring staff team from September 2025.   ECT’s are welcome to apply. 

You will be a versatile practitioner with a good knowledge of the Key Stage One and EYFS Curriculum and practice and be able to work effectively as part of a team. You will be nurturing, ambitious and passionate about inspiring and supporting children to develop and learn in an inclusive environment. You must be able to use your own initiative and demonstrate a calm, patient and kind approach.

You are committed to helping children to achieve the highest possible standards in all aspects of their lives and to help them to reach their potential in each area of the curriculum.  You are also committed to making learning fun and exciting. 

Our vision- An exceptionally high performing professional and learning culture creating excellent achievement for all.

Our values- Collaboration Hard work Aspiration Trust Equity Respect/Resilience

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to become part of a dynamic, professional and friendly team.
• Well-behaved, enthusiastic and responsive pupils.
• A commitment to support staff wellbeing.
• Great opportunities for professional development.
• A high quality working environment.
• An extremely well-resourced school.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has qualified teacher status (QTS) or is on track to achieving the qualification by September 2025.
• Is keen to further develop their teaching and learning skills.
• Is committed to creating challenge, excitement, creativity and independence in learning.
• Has excellent teaching, organisation and communication skills.
• Will challenge all pupils to make exceptional progress and have high expectations of all pupils’ behaviour.
• Is a team player who has a good sense of humour and is flexible.
• Has a strong commitment to continuing professional development.
• Has a desire to work in a school with ambition, supporting the long-term vision of the Head teacher and Senior Leadership Team.

If you would like an informal chat then please email Mrs Bal-Richards (head@chaterinfants.herts.sch.uk) or contact the school.

We ask that all candidates who wish to apply, visit the school to see us in action and find out more about what it is like to be a member of staff and a child at Chater Infant School. Candidates should contact the School Office Tel: 01923 221060 or email admin@chaterinfants.herts.sch.uk to arrange a tour of the school.

Chater Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to rigorous pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education.  Where possible references will be requested prior to interview and all interviewees will be subject to online checks.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert early should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

The Ofsted Report of July 2024 can be found here:

https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50256735

This report highlights that: 

The evidence gathered suggests that the inspection grade might be outstanding if a graded (section 5) inspection were carried out now. 

At Chater Infant School pupils thrive and flourish. 

The school’s tailored approach to learning helps each pupil achieve well. 

The school embraces its many cultures and ethnicities, creating an inclusive environment where pupils feel valued, safe and eager to learn.

Chater Infant School is a great school.  Come and join us if you want to be part of the team and impact positively on the education of the delightful children at our school.