Overview
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Academics is delighted to support a friendly, nurturing, and aspirational primary school in Watford in recruiting a Part-Time KS1 Class Teacher. As a warm and inclusive setting, the school is committed to ensuring every child is happy, emotionally supported, and able to fulfil their academic potential. Their core values of Inclusivity, Respect, Aspiration and Nurture underpin all aspects of school life.
Part-Time Class Teacher (KS1) via Academics
Contract: Fixed-Term, Job Share until August 2026, with possible extension
Location: Hertfordshire (school local to the Watford area)
Working Pattern: Part-time (job share)
Salary: Main Pay Scale (pro rata)
Start Date: Preferably November 2025, but open to a January 2026 start for the right candidate
The successful candidate will join a motivated and collaborative team, delivering high-quality, engaging learning for KS1 pupils. You will be comfortable using your own initiative, working with kindness, patience, and calm, and committed to supporting all pupils to thrive in a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Planning, delivering, and assessing high-quality lessons for KS1 pupils; fostering an inclusive and stimulating learning environment where children feel safe, valued, challenged, and supported.
* Working with your job-share partner to ensure continuity, coherence of planning, and shared responsibility for class progress; monitoring and assessing pupil progress and intervening as needed to support learning or close gaps.
* Contributing to school improvement initiatives, curriculum development, and collaborative practice with colleagues; building positive relationships with children, staff, and parents to promote strong communication and trust; upholding school policies, safeguarding procedures, and professional standards.
Requirements: A Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) holder, ideally with KS1 experience; strong understanding of the primary curriculum, assessment, differentiation, effective behaviour management, class leadership, and interpersonal skills. Strong Early Career Teachers will also be considered.
You must be able to work flexibly and collaboratively in a job-share arrangement and show a commitment to inclusion, well-being, and ensuring every pupil achieves their best, with a calm, patient, kind, and resilient approach.
This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive, caring, and innovative school environment within a part-time job-share arrangement that supports a healthy work-life balance, while still making a meaningful impact. There is potential for contract extension beyond August 2026 depending on school needs.
To apply, please submit your application via Academics. If you wish to visit the school, ask questions, or discuss the role informally before applying, please contact Louis and quote "KS1 Class teacher, Watford".
Job details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Contract
* Job function: Education and Training
* Industries: Education
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