KS1 Teacher

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Waltham Cross
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Education
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

KS1 Teaching Classroom Management Child Development Curriculum Planning SEND Teamwork Communication Lesson Planning

FULL DESCRIPTION

KS1 Teacher

Downfield Primary offers an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and dynamic staff. We are looking for a creative and energetic teacher who will take responsibility for a KS1 class and who has high expectations for all pupils and SEND. The successful candidate will be a motivated team player with a desire to support us in continuing to provide excellent provision for our pupils.

Job details

  • Job role: Teacher

  • Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored

  • Key stage: Key stage 1

  • Working pattern: Full time: Mon - Fri

  • Contract type: Permanent

  • Pay scale: Main Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

Downfield Primary offers an exciting opportunity to join our friendly and dynamic staff. Downfield is an established 2 form entry primary school in Cheshunt which was recently recognised by Ofsted as GOOD in all areas. The school’s rich diversity of pupils from different backgrounds has created a strong ethos of community where equality of opportunity and inclusion underpin our work. Staff are committed to providing the very best learning experiences for the children and the school has established a personalised curriculum to meet their learning needs.

We are looking for a creative and energetic teacher who will take responsibility for a KS1 class and who has high expectations for all pupils and SEND. The successful candidate will be a motivated team player with a desire to support us in continuing to provide excellent provision for our pupils. There is an opportunity for subject leadership. A strong commitment to raising standards is essential

What the school offers its staff

  • A friendly, supportive and dedicated school community

  • Well behaved and motivated pupils

  • Full time TA support

  • Dedicated Wellbeing Hub

  • Access to Wellbeing Package including speedy GP referrals

  • A commitment to supporting your further professional development

  • A vibrant learning environment which is excellently resourced

  • A thriving, popular school which is close to the Sailing Base, Lea Valley and station

  • Outstanding IT facilities

  • Fantastic school grounds with OPAL play areas, forest school, trim-trail, pond and wildlife area

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

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We strictly adhere to 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidelines.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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