Year 4 Class Teacher

About the role

If you have a passion for teaching and learning and thrive within a dynamic and highly successful team then we would like to hear from you! 

We are seeking to appoint a fantastic Class 4 teacher to our high-achieving and family-oriented school.  

The successful candidate will:

• Be enthusiastic, well-motivated and committed to enabling every child to achieve their best

• Be able to challenge, inspire, and develop positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents/carers

• Be a talented teacher, who has experience of teaching in key stage 2 or an Early Careers Teacher (ECT) who can quickly identify the strengths of individual children and build upon these with energy and vision.

• Be flexible in their approach to change and innovation

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of all students, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
   
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.

• Foster strong parental engagement to support student learning and development.

This is a permanent appointment, starting in January 2025/April 2025 or sooner for the right candidiate.  Applications are invited for candidates seeking a full time role or a two day a week job share.

Subject leadership will be available for non-ECT's and you will have the opportunity to develop a range of leadership skills through a carefully constructed programme that is not only supportive of a positive work/life balance but impacts on children and their learning. 

In return, we offer:

•  Superb children who are keen, motivated learners

• Highly supportive parents who value the importance of education 

• Outstanding resources that support the wider curriculum on offer in the school  

• A comprehensive induction programme

• A commitment to your professional development

All staff at Harvey Road School are committed to creating a stimulating and challenging environment for learning and we take pride in our many successes.  OFSTED have recently judged Harvey Road School as being outstanding but you will play a vital part in our ongoing, determined drive to make our school an even better place for our children to thrive. 

We would strongly recommend that you come and visit us as you will be able to see for yourself how our school motto of 'Be Happy, Show Respect, Seek Success' is evident throughout our school!  Please contact Nicola Boichat to arrange an appointment (01923 773801, admin@harveyroad.herts.sch.uk).

Prospective candidates are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before the advertised closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. 

Harvey Road School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks, including an online check, as outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024)