Class Teacher - Haddenham St Mary's Church of England School
Location: Haddenham
Overview
Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher with a heart for nurturing young children at the very start of their learning journey? Do you believe in the power of education to help every child shine?
At Haddenham St Mary's CE School, we are a two form infant school with an onsite preschool (Little Forest Friends) and are seeking an enthusiastic and reflective Early Years or Key Stage 1 Class Teacher to join our committed team in September 2025 in delivering high-quality, engaging and inclusive education. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our warm and welcoming team in our beautiful rural setting here at Haddenham St Mary's on a full-time permanent basis.
Salary Type: MPS
Salary details: £31,650 - £43,607 depending on experience
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 32.5 hrs pw
Closing date: 13/06/2025 00:00
Interviews to be held: w/c 20/6/25
About us
At Haddenham St Mary’s CE School we are committed to excellence, care and fun for all. We are a joyful, welcoming and nurturing school where children are encouraged to grow, thrive and ‘sparkle’ in all aspects of life. At the heart of our school is our Christian vision: "We will sparkle like jewels under the guidance of Jesus, His word being a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path."
We offer:
- A caring, supportive and inclusive school community
- Happy, curious and motivated children who love learning
- A well-resourced learning environment with a strong emphasis on creativity and outdoor learning including Forest School
- A highly dedicated and collaborative team of staff
- Opportunities for professional development and curriculum leadership
- Strong support from our governors, parents and the wider community
More information can be found on our website: https://www.haddenham-st-marys.bucks.sch.uk/
About the role
The role will either be in Key Stage 1 or Early Years so teachers should be confident and flexible in their ability to teach across different year groups within the Early Years and Key Stage 1 phases. This is a wonderful opportunity for a motivated and reflective practitioner to contribute to the continued development of our nurturing school and to make a real difference in the lives of our children.
At Haddenham St Mary’s, we offer a welcoming and collaborative working environment rooted in our Christian values. Our pupils are happy, enthusiastic and eager to learn, and our staff benefit from strong teamwork and a shared commitment to personal and professional growth. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Has Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Is a confident and caring practitioner with experience or interest in EYFS and/or KS1
- Can inspire and engage children with creative, purposeful learning
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of early child development and how children learn
- Shares our commitment to nurturing the whole child — academically, socially and emotionally
- Can uphold and contribute to our vision and ethos
- Brings positivity, flexibility, and a sense of humour to school life
Other information
We warmly welcome visits to the school.
If you would like to arrange a visit or learn more about the role, please contact our School Business Manager on:
📞 Telephone: 01844 291455
📧 Email: [email protected]
Completed application forms should be sent to the email address above.
At Haddenham St Mary's we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We ensure that all staff and governors have a full and active part to play in protecting our pupils from harm and we recognise that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our school is the responsibility of the whole school community. Enhanced DBS and online checks will be carried out upon appointment of the successful candidate. We strive for diversity in our team and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and ages
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
- All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
- All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).
It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.
