What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you passionate about education, inspiring the lives of primary school students and making a difference to a school community? If yes, read on…
We are looking for an inspirational and nurturing individual to join our exceptional staffing team from January 2026.
We are seeking to appoint a part‑time teacher for one of our KS1 classes, working two days a week (Thursdays and Fridays) on a maternity cover contract.
What the school offers its staff
Our school is located in the heart of Knebworth Village, a close community on the outskirts of Stevenage. Knebworth School is a magical place to learn and grow, where children are at the centre of everything we do, with inclusion and belonging close to our hearts. We are proud to call ourselves a No Outsiders school, celebrating, valuing and representing all members of our school community.
Unique to our school is our strong team of passionate, caring staff and our wonderful children who are inquisitive, kind and love to learn. Everyone knows and respects one another and we are looking for that special someone who will share our school ethos and embody our values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience.
Knebworth School is a good school – Ofsted 2023. The report notes that Knebworth School is a “home from home” where everyone is included, and highlights that pupils know the school values and behave well across the school, respecting everyone’s right to learn.
We can offer you:
* A school known for its exceptional teaching and learning with a curriculum that is both inspiring and ambitious.
* The autonomy to follow your passions and interests with a commitment to ongoing professional development.
* A commitment to ensuring a good work‑life balance – “Staff appreciate the support leaders provide, and know that leaders take into account their well‑being and workload” – Ofsted 2023.
* The most magical pupils who will make each and every day rewarding.
To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us.
We encourage visits from interested candidates – do come and see our school in action! For more information about the role or to arrange a visit, please email: head@knebworth.herts.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
* Provision of childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media prohibition, teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children; you must inform us about any unspent conviction, caution, reprimand or warning under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975).
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