About the role

Are you looking for a job in a forward thinking primary school, where you can really make a difference to the lives of young learners? LOOK NO FURTHER!

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a one form entry school in Berkhamsted who are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking Key stage 2 teacher to join our amazing team! This is a part-time role, 3 days a week on a Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday starting in September 2026. This post is providing Maternity cover in the first instance.

The perfect candidate would not only have strong subject knowledge, but also possess a genuine passion for teaching. You will be creative in your lesson planning, incorporating fun and interactive lessons to make learning as engaging and enjoyable as possible. You will be able to cater for lots of different learning styles and ensure that everyone’s learning needs are met. Being patient, caring, empathetic, kind are a must.

In return we can offer you, amongst a lot of other things!

• Friendly well-motivated children who enjoy learning
• Dedicated staff and a range of expertise
• A range of CPD opportunities and a strong support network

If you are a calm, friendly and creative individual who is interested in making a positive impact on the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] community, then we would love to hear from you for an informal chat about our amazing school, visits are warmly welcomed.

A full Job Description is attached. As a school we are committed to ensuring equal opportunity to all applicants.

If you wish to apply, please submit a fully completed application form by 5pm 29th April 2026. Please do not send CV’s as only completed application forms will be considered.

Potential applicants are warmly encouraged to visit the school. To find out more about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact the school office by telephone on [contact hidden] or [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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 (September 2025).

All new employees will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be updated regularly in line with statutory guidance. Please view our Child Protection Policy.

For candidates that are short-listed for an interview, an online search will be carried out to identify any safeguarding or suitability issues.

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.

Documents

• class-teacher-primary-aug24 (1).docx (0.09 Mb)
• CP-policy-2025 (7).pdf (Adobe PDF, 0.7 Mb)
• SAFER-RECRUITMENT-POLICY-2025-26 (1).pdf (Adobe PDF, 0.2 Mb)

Contact details

Emma Leach, Headteacher
Durrants Lane, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire HP4 3PJ
Telephone: [contact hidden]
Fax: [contact hidden]
Email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Website: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]