Advert Description for TIH84288NO Cricketfield Lane Bishop's Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 2RL 01279 652376 www.northgate.herts.sch.uk Full time Class Teacher - Key Stage 1/2 Salary range: 34,398.00 Pay details: M1 Start date: 1st September 2026 Northgate Primary is looking for a dynamic, inspiring and outstanding Primary School Teacher, within a well-established school in Bishop’s Stortford. The ideal candidate will have QTS or equivalent along with up-to-date knowledge of the Primary curriculum. You will be expected to deliver well-organised and engaging lessons consistently. The successful candidate will join a dedicated team who are supportive and focused on teaching and learning. Both newly qualified and experienced teachers are welcome to apply. Part-time could be considered for the right candidate. Please can you confirm in your covering letter whether you are interested in part-time or full-time hours. Key responsibilities: You must demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge demonstrating an understanding of, and take responsibility for, promoting high standards of literacy, articulacy, and the correct use of standard English, whatever their specialist subject. Plan and teach well-structured lessons promoting a love of learning and children's intellectual curiosity. Able to adapt your teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils having a secure understanding of how a range of factors can inhibit pupils' ability to learn, and how best to overcome these. To make accurate and productive use of assessment knowing and understanding how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas, including statutory assessment requirements. Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment, maintaining good relationships with pupils, exercising appropriate authority, and acting decisively when necessary. Able to fulfil wider professional responsibilities such as making a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school and developing effective professional relationships with colleagues. You must also communicate effectively with parents with regard to pupils' achievements and well-being Northgate Primary School and Nursery is a nurturing two-form entry school with enthusiastic children who love to learn. The Governors and whole school team are committed to excellence. We can offer you: Children with a genuine thirst for learning supported by parents who value education. A fully supportive staff team of teachers, teaching assistants, admin team, leaders and governors. An open-minded approach – where we welcome ideas and opinions. A friendly and welcoming school community. Excellent support and training opportunities A well-resourced school. A calm, well-maintained, school building set in beautiful open grounds. Potential for TLR for key stage leadership. A school rated ‘Good’ in our 2023 Ofsted inspection. Additional information: We would strongly encourage you to arrange a tour of the school so that you can find out more about this role and whether or not our school is right for you. Safeguarding & Welfare The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be sought prior to interview and successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Diversity & Equality We are committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education. Closing date: 1st May 2026 Interview date: 5th May 2026 Northgate Primary Academy School is a successful 2 form entry primary school with a 60 place Nursery. We are a flourishing part of the local community, set in the historic town of Bishop's Stortford. We are an extremely well-resourced school. We have achieved the ICT, Science, Healthy School and PE Sports awards and continually strive to provide the best 'all round' education for our children. Our school team is professional and supportive, with paired teachers working together to ensure the progression of pupil learning. The children are very involved in the life of the school. We have a very active School Council, excellent Governors and supportive parents. When children join our community, we know how important these early years are and we recognise how quickly the children grow physically, intellectually and socially during their primary education. These are very precious years and we believe that it is vital for parents and teachers to work together to ensure that strong foundations for learning and caring are laid. We are a learning community with high standards in every aspect of our school life. We aim to create a school that is happy, safe and secure, where children have high expectations and are challenged in their learning. We work hard to provide our children with a learning environment that enables them to develop into confident, well-balanced individuals who communicate with ease and have a sense of pride and achievement in all that they do. Learning at Northgate is not a race. Children develop and grow at different rates and in different ways. We plan as a team to ensure that each child has an opportunity to achieve their full potential wherever they are in their learning. We recognise that children have different talents and skills, and we aim to provide individual opportunities for children, as well as providing a broad and balanced school curriculum. Parents, staff, governors and the wider community work together to ensure that the children acquire skills, knowledge and understanding across all areas of the curriculum so that they can develop a lifelong love of learning. Communication between home and school is vital in supporting children's development in their learning. We may not have all the answers, but if we are working together, we have more chance of discovering some of them! So if in doubt, come and talk to us; we will certainly talk to you about any concerns we have. The time, encouragement and support you give to your child in these early years will go a long way to support them in their years beyond Northgate. Finally, we want children to enjoy their time at Northgate and we hope that they will continue to develop their love of learning long after their Northgate years. Come and visit and see us in action. Remember, learning is for life. Mrs Jane Tanner Headteacher Every Child, every chance, every day For more information and to apply online : www.teachinherts.com