Class Teacher

About the role

Are you able to see potential in all? Are you a passionate, enthusiastic, caring teacher who is keen to make a real difference to the children you teach? Do you want to be part of a friendly and supportive team who are dedicated to nurturing all our pupils and help them realise their fullest potential? Then our children need you!

Dundale is a welcoming, inclusive school and part of the Ridgeway Learning Partnership. We have strong working relationships across the schools and opportunities to work collaboratively, particularly for CPD. We are on an exciting journey of improvement and have a truly dedicated supportive team across the school. In December 2024 we had our most recent Ofsted ungraded inspection which highlighted lots of strengths and recognised what we have done and where we are going. Findings showed that the school has taken effective action to remain a ‘good’ school.

We are looking for a full time teacher to join us from after May half term 2024 if possible or after Easter to cover a maternity post for the remainder of the academic year and for the 2025/26 academic year. Dependent on need, there may be the possibility of this becoming a permanent post. Applications are welcome from experienced teachers and ECTs.

The ideal candidate should be an excellent communicator who is able to meet deadlines, a reflective practitioner who will take an active role in the wider life of the school, a strong team player with a “can do” attitude and be passionate about the success of the pupils and the school.

We can offer you:

• ¦ happy, enthusiastic children who want to learn
• ¦ a commitment to high quality CPD
• ¦ a leadership team who are keen to coach, nurture and develop teachers
• ¦ a positive learning environment
• ¦ a spacious site with excellent facilities
• ¦ a friendly, welcoming and hardworking team
• ¦ a place in a school which strives to support and encourage individual growth within a caring community

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged, as it will give you the opportunity to see for yourself what the school has to offer. If you would like to visit please call the school office on 01442 822421 or email officemanager@dundale.herts.sch.uk.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early for this role. The school reserves the right to close this advert early and appoint should the right candidate be found.

Dundale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and there will be a need for the successful applicant to complete an enhanced DBS check and self-declaration form. We will also need to obtain references in advance on any candidate short-listed for interview.