EYFS / KS1 Class Teacher

About [Employer hidden]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a co-educational independent day and boarding school in Hertfordshire offering an outstanding education to pupils from 2 to 18. Set in over 60 acres of beautiful grounds, the School has a reputation for supporting pupil wellbeing whilst nurturing academic talent and progress. For more information, visit stmargarets-school.org.uk.

The Role

Hours of Work: Full time. Start Date: September 2026. We are seeking an outstanding EYFS / KS1 teacher to join our thriving Junior School. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is part of a successful 2 to 18 through school and includes our Nursery for children aged 2 to 5 alongside Years 1 to 6. This offers a unique opportunity to teach within a coherent and ambitious learning journey.

Job Description

• Teaching Responsibilities: Planning and preparing lessons, teaching according to educational needs, marking pupil progress, promoting general progress and well-being, taking responsibility for academic or pastoral curriculum, liaising with colleagues.
• Pastoral Responsibilities: Maintaining good order and discipline, safeguarding health and safety, encouraging well-being, providing guidance and advice, making records and reports.
• Assessments and Reports: Providing oral and written assessments, reports, and references; assessing and recording pupil development and attainment.
• Appraisal: Participating in teacher appraisal arrangements.
• Review: Reviewing teaching methods and programmes, participating in professional development.
• Staff Meetings: Participating in curriculum and administrative meetings.
• Administration: Performing organisational tasks, registering attendance, supervising pupils before, during, or after school sessions.
• Duties: Undertaking duties as assigned by the School.
• Other responsibilities: Accompanying trips, contributing to extracurricular life, attending functions, participating in assemblies, upholding ethos, covering for absent colleagues, undertaking tasks as requested by Head of Junior School.

Person Specification

• Qualified teacher (Essential)
• Able to apply strong behaviour management skills (Essential)
• Able to manage the work of a classroom assistant (Desirable)
• Committed to differentiating to get the best out of each child (Essential)
• Knowledge of EYFS (Essential)
• Passionate about teaching and learning (Essential)
• Excellent written communication skills (Essential)
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills (Essential)
• Enthusiastic team player (Essential)
• Demonstrate initiative and flexibility (Essential)
• Willing to communicate with parents (Essential)
• Commitment to ethos of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] (Essential)
• Committed to ensuring safe environment for all pupils (Essential)

How to Apply

The closing date for applications is Friday 8 May 2026 at 17:00. In line with GDPR, we ask that you do NOT send any information that can identify children or your Sensitive Personal Data. Please submit an application form along with a covering letter setting out your interest and relevant experience. Include current salary details and the names and addresses of two referees. We are unable to accept CVs. The application form is available online at https://www.stmargarets-school.org.uk/work-with-us. For an initial discussion, please contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer.