Class Teacher
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 9TJ |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 1be4ab05-689d-4f9a-ae4a-25f56d8c9e1a |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Please see Job Description for further details.
• Unqualified or Qualified teacher status
• Degree for Qualified teacher
• Successful primary teaching experience
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
• A good understanding of how children learn
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and other stakeholders
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Knowledge and understanding of assessment to support progress
• Knowledge or interest in curriculum areas
• Knowledge and use of effective behaviour management strategies
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning Personal qualities
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• High expectations for children’s attainment and progress
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality
• High expectations of self as a role model to others
What the school offers its staff
The devolved leadership structure of the Extended Leadership Team, which includes the SLT, AHTs and the Business Support Manager, means that working in teams for support and workload is paramount. As a four-form entry school, all of our teachers work in teams of four teachers, one of whom is the Year Lead who works to support all teachers. Our Curriculum is also supported by schemes to reduce workload. As a year group, the team share workload to support wellbeing, in areas such as shared planning, extra-curricular activities, resources, displays and other tasks.
We offer a wide ranging internal CPD program for all staff and have a SEND and FLO team who can also support with bespoke CPD for SEND and Pastoral needs.
Workload and wellbeing at William Harding The SLT take wellbeing and workload very seriously and this is clear in the work we do towards supporting staff. We pride ourselves on our wellbeing offer at William Harding and it is our mission to support the workload and wellbeing of all staff. Some of the things we offer include;
• Workload and wellbeing committee to raise and discuss wellbeing ideas
• Workload and wellbeing trials to test ideas before rolling out across the school Our School Values are: Inclusion, Perseverance, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Collaboration.
• Open door policy with line managers, ELT and SLT
• Onsite staff counsellor
• External support including EAP and OH
• Wellbeing focus and opportunities in training and staff meetings
• Wellbeing focus as part of staff appraisals
• Wellbeing time
• Protected report writing time
Other staff to support you
• Each year group has a Lead Teacher who line manages and supports the teachers in that year group
• The FLO (Family Liaison Officer) team are around to support you managing pupils pastoral needs and attendance as well as our School Counsellor
• The SEND team offer support and guidance and work with pupils
• The ELT (Extended Leadership Team) work across Year groups to support staff
• The Support Administrator will liaise with parents on your behalf, support you with admin and lead on organising trips
• The AHTs can also support with behaviour, parents and events and other areas of your role
Commitment to safeguarding
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level. Any offer of employment, or agreement to volunteer, is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and DBS checks. In line with KCSIE 2022, online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. The search is not part of the shortlisting process itself, and candidates will have a chance to address any issues of concern during the search at interview.
Please see Job Description for further details.
• Unqualified or Qualified teacher status
• Degree for Qualified teacher
• Successful primary teaching experience
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
• A good understanding of how children learn
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents and other stakeholders
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Knowledge and understanding of assessment to support progress
• Knowledge or interest in curriculum areas
• Knowledge and use of effective behaviour management strategies
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning Personal qualities
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• High expectations for children’s attainment and progress
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality
• High expectations of self as a role model to others
What the school offers its staff
The devolved leadership structure of the Extended Leadership Team, which includes the SLT, AHTs and the Business Support Manager, means that working in teams for support and workload is paramount. As a four-form entry school, all of our teachers work in teams of four teachers, one of whom is the Year Lead who works to support all teachers. Our Curriculum is also supported by schemes to reduce workload. As a year group, the team share workload to support wellbeing, in areas such as shared planning, extra-curricular activities, resources, displays and other tasks.
We offer a wide ranging internal CPD program for all staff and have a SEND and FLO team who can also support with bespoke CPD for SEND and Pastoral needs.
Workload and wellbeing at William Harding The SLT take wellbeing and workload very seriously and this is clear in the work we do towards supporting staff. We pride ourselves on our wellbeing offer at William Harding and it is our mission to support the workload and wellbeing of all staff. Some of the things we offer include;
• Workload and wellbeing committee to raise and discuss wellbeing ideas
• Workload and wellbeing trials to test ideas before rolling out across the school Our School Values are: Inclusion, Perseverance, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Collaboration.
• Open door policy with line managers, ELT and SLT
• Onsite staff counsellor
• External support including EAP and OH
• Wellbeing focus and opportunities in training and staff meetings
• Wellbeing focus as part of staff appraisals
• Wellbeing time
• Protected report writing time
Other staff to support you
• Each year group has a Lead Teacher who line manages and supports the teachers in that year group
• The FLO (Family Liaison Officer) team are around to support you managing pupils pastoral needs and attendance as well as our School Counsellor
• The SEND team offer support and guidance and work with pupils
• The ELT (Extended Leadership Team) work across Year groups to support staff
• The Support Administrator will liaise with parents on your behalf, support you with admin and lead on organising trips
• The AHTs can also support with behaviour, parents and events and other areas of your role
Commitment to safeguarding
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to a disclosure of criminal records at an enhanced level. Any offer of employment, or agreement to volunteer, is subject to receipt of satisfactory references and DBS checks. In line with KCSIE 2022, online searches will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. The search is not part of the shortlisting process itself, and candidates will have a chance to address any issues of concern during the search at interview.