Giles Nursery and Infants’ School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic qualified teacher to join our close and supportive school team working with a Year 2 class to cover a maternity leave. The successful candidate will have high aspirations for children's learning and development. Our ideal colleague would be looking to employ their creativity to enhance and develop our nurturing learning environment, working alongside and supported by our experienced & dedicated staff. This contract is fixed term to cover a maternity leave. The role is a job share and will be for 2/2.5 days a week. We can offer you: A popular and welcoming school with children who have positive attitudes to their learning and care for each other; The support of parallel teachers for planning and year group activities, plus full-time Teaching Assistants; Well resourced learning environments; Dedicated PPA time; A diverse cohort of families, appreciative of teachers and the inclusive ethos of the school; Commitment to ongoing staff professional development; The opportunity to provide exciting and innovative learning experiences for children Our staff create a very friendly and supportive team nurturing excellent working relationships with our pupils, parents and families. Visits to the school are positively encouraged - should you wish to discuss this role further or arrange a visit please contact the Headteacher either by telephone: 01438 359747, or email to head@gilesinfants.herts.sch.uk. Further details about the school can also be found on our website, www.gilesnurseryandinfants.co.uk Closing date for applications: 9th November 2025 with interviews week commencing 17th November 2025. We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Giles Nursery and Infants’ School is an equal opportunities employer. We value the individuality of all members of our community and celebrate a culture of inclusion and diversity. We promote attitudes and values that challenge any discriminatory behaviour or prejudice and focus as a school on a set of shared values which help us to work with one another co-operatively and with respect. Our commitment to tackling discrimination through the positive promotion of equality applies to our work in the classroom, our pupil support systems, our work with the Governing Body, our recruitment and retention of staff and our work in and with our local community.As an employer we will not discriminate on age, disability, gender re-assignment, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership. Nor will we accept discrimination, harassment or bullying in any form.