We are seeking an exceptional Class Teacher to join our dedicated and passionate team, starting in September 2025. Due to the retirement of a long-standing teacher, this is a rare opportunity to make a significant impact in an outstanding school. It is an ideal first role in teaching for a recently qualified teacher.
About Us
Barnett Wood Infant School is a 2 form entry infant school with a strong reputation for excellence. Our Ofsted-rated outstanding school provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where pupils thrive and develop a love of learning. we are supported by a welcoming community of staff, parents and governors working together. As a small school, the staff are a close-knit team, who collaborate at all levels and ‘get stuck in’ to ensure our children have the best possibilities available to them.
What we offer:
• A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their starting point
• Well-behaved children who have a thirst for learning
• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn
• A nurturing environment in which pupils and staff are proud of their school
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
• Chance to work in an Ofsted-rated outstanding school with a strong ethos and commitment to excellence
• Competitive main scale salary
What we are looking for:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Someone who can work well as part of a collaborative team, as well as being self-motivated and able to work independently
• An excellent teacher and role model to children, colleagues and parents, exemplifying our core value of kindness
• A highly motivated and creative teacher
• A teacher who can create a culture of high expectations for behaviour and achievement of all children
• A positive, open-minded professional
• Committed to working with parents, carers and the wider community
• Enthusiasm for extra-curricular activities and a willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
If you are an ambitious and talented teacher who shares our passion for providing an exceptional education, we would love to hear from you. This is a rare opportunity to join our outstanding school and make a real difference in the lives of our pupils.
Potential candidates for this role are warmly invited to visit the school, contact our school business manager Lisa Murphy to make an appointment. You may also like to visit our comprehensive website where you can gain in insight for our school and its ethos.
Closing date: 3.00pm Friday 25th April
Interview date: Thursday 1st May
Safeguarding Statement
Barnett Wood Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow Safer Recruitment guidelines for all staff appointments. An enhanced DBS vetting check is required for all staff prior to the start of employment.
In line with guidance from Keeping Children Safe in Education, please be advised we carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. The purpose of this search is to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which might need to be explored with the applicant at interview.
Barnett Wood is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. All necessary checks will be made and references requested.