Vacancies & Recruitment

Thank you so much for your interest in our school. We are very proud of  our flourishing school, our staff team are an important part of what we are achieved so and what we will achieve in the future. Our unique school vision and Christian ethos of ‘Growing Together in Love and Respect’ means that you could be part of something very special in the heart of Watford and make a real difference to the local community. Please visit My New Term for details of our current vacancies and to make an application.

Please note that we are unable to accept CVs

EYFS Class Teacher and Key Stage Lead 

Key Stage:  EYFS

Working Hours: Full Time

Payscale: Main Scale or UPS plus TLR 

Responsible to: Headteacher

Start Date:  September 2025

Closing Date: 16th May 2025  Interview Date: 20th May 2025 

EYFS Class Teacher and EYFS Key Stage Lead

For more information about this role including details on how to apply, please visit My New Term website.

Class Teachers-  Full Time & Part Time. Permanent & Fixed Term Contracts 

The Poppy Academy Trust (Watford St John’s C of E Primary School, Radlett St John’s and Fair Field School) are recruiting for Class Teachers.

We’re looking for Teachers who want to ignite curiosity, spark imagination, and leave children with a lifelong love of learning.

Qualifications & Experience

We welcome:

• Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with contracts from July
• Experienced Teachers ready to lead, mentor, and inspire
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
• Proven ability to plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching

Teaching & Learning

We’re looking for teachers who:

• Deliver consistently high-quality teaching that’s engaging, inclusive, and ambitious
• Use a range of teaching strategies, including creativity, storytelling, and real-world connections
• Embrace outdoor learning, innovative resources, and forward thinking technology tools
• Encourage independence, critical thinking, and pupil voice

Skills & Abilities

You should be able to:

• Plan engaging, progressive learning sequences
• Adapt teaching to meet diverse needs
• Assess for learning and use data meaningfully
• Collaborate across year groups, subjects and schools
• Lead curriculum areas with confidence and passion

Personal & Professional Attributes

We want professionals who:

• Are reflective, committed, and open to learning
• Thrive in a team and support colleagues
• Are resilient and positive in the face of challenges
• Have high expectations of themselves and others

We love educators who are:

• Joyful, imaginative, and full of energy
• Passionate about creating memorable experiences
• Keen to experiment and try new approaches
• Committed to inclusion and equity

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All applicants must:

• Be committed to pupil well-being and safety
• Understand and follow safeguarding procedures
• Undergo enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) checks and relevant vetting processes

Communication

You’ll need:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to engage confidently with pupils, families, and colleagues
• A warm, professional presence in and out of the classroom

What Our Trust Offers You

• A comprehensive CPD programme for all career stages
• Fringe salary allowance to top up your earnings
• Generous Employers Assistance Programme and staff well-being support
• Leadership opportunities and career development pathways
• A collaborative, supportive staff culture across schools

Why Our Schools?

• Pupils who are curious, kind, and eager to learn
• Engaged parents and communities
• A Trust-wide commitment to innovation and enrichment
• Governing bodies and trustees who are passionate about education
• Learning that extends beyond walls—from castles to museums to muddy boots!

How to Apply

Please visit My New Term or Teach in Herts 

We’d love to hear from you!

Why work for Watford St John’s C of E Primary School?

As the first Church of England school in Watford, St John’s Church of England Primary School opened its doors to 30 reception children in September 2016. Now based in a purpose-built building in Central Watford, our school community is diverse, inclusive and supportive. 

At St John’s Church of England Primary School, we believe that happy teachers equal happy, engaged children. Are you a teacher who is ready for a new buzz in your career and is one who challenges, inspires and fully embraces the importance of the development of the whole child? 

We believe:

• That the child is at the centre of all decisions we make
• In developing a love of learning across the whole school to embrace all pupils, families and staff
• In giving our staff the opportunities to develop and grow through CPD and a broad range of experiences
• That staff wellbeing is central to delivering quality education
• Growing children in the values offered by a Church of England school and being inclusive of children of Christian faith, multi-faith or no faith

We can offer: 

• Full support and an induction programme for all new staff and a commitment to continued professional development
• Happy and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
• The support of a friendly and dedicated team
• A safe environment where mental health and emotional wellbeing are promoted
• A strong sense of community and family
• Supportive Senior Leadership Team and Governor

St John’s Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and young people and all staff are expected to share in this commitment. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

All posts are classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as part of pre-employment checks. Any successful applicants who have spend a significant time outside of the United Kingdom will be required to provide proof that they do not have any overseas criminal convictions.

All applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and an application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Poppy Academy Trust Child Protection Policy 2024-5

The Poppy Academy Trust Safer Recruitment Policy

A probationary period is applicable for all support staff. Any personal data supplied will be processed for recruitment processes only. We store any data provided within a secure system with access restricted to those who require it for the recruitment process for this role. Personal data relating to unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed 6 months after this process concludes.

Data Protection – All information gathered will be retained for the purpose of this specific recruitment process. Data of all unsuccessful applicants will be destroyed 6 months after the completion of this process.

Future Recruitment

Please continue to visit our website regularly for information about future vacancies or register for our talent pool on the My New Term website.

Please note that we are unable to accept CVs.

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