Class Teacher (Upper KS2) - Elangeni School
Location: Amersham
Overview
From September 2026, join us at Elangeni, as a full-time upper KS2 Class Teacher where you can make a meaningful difference in the lives of our wonderful pupils while continuing your own personal and professional development. We cannot wait to see the impact, fun and energy you will bring.
Term time only: No
Salary type: MPS/UPS
Salary Details: MPS/UPS dependent on experience
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Closing date: 12/04/2026
Interviews to be held: Monday 20th April and Tuesday 21st April 2026
About us
At Elangeni, we are committed to helping every child achieve their full potential. We provide a stimulating and supportive environment where pupils develop a genuine love of learning and where every voice is valued. Our mission is to nurture a love of learning that excites and empowers. By the time pupils leave us, we want them to stand tall—academically prepared, emotionally strong, happy and resilient young people, ready to step forward and shape the next stage of their educational path.
Our warm, caring school culture is built on collaboration, positivity, and high aspirations. Staff work closely together to create an inclusive, friendly atmosphere that supports both individual and shared success. We believe everyone plays a vital role in shaping a strong learning community, and we look forward to welcoming a teacher who shares these values.
Our pupils are a pleasure to teach—motivated, curious, well behaved, and eager to learn. Through strong teamwork and the sharing of great practice, we ensure engaging, high quality learning experiences for every child.
We are proud to offer continuous professional development for staff at all stages of their career. Whether you are newly qualified or experienced, you will find excellent training, support, and opportunities to grow. Teachers receive dedicated PPA time to work collaboratively with year group colleagues, enabling purposeful planning and the consistent sharing of pedagogical ideas and approaches.
Website: www.elangeni.bucks.sch.uk
About the role
We believe children learn best in an inspiring, engaging, and supportive environment. Our broad and balanced themed curriculum is designed to spark curiosity, promote creativity, and provide a solid foundation for lifelong learning.
Teachers at Elangeni plan purposeful, challenging, and enjoyable activities that give pupils rich learning experiences—academic, social, and emotional. We value strong partnerships with parents and work closely with families to ensure each child thrives throughout their time with us.
About you
We are seeking a qualified teacher with a genuine passion for primary education, particularly within Upper Key Stage 2. Whether you are at the start of your teaching journey or an experienced practitioner, we would love to learn how your strengths could enrich our school community.
You will bring enthusiasm, high expectations, and a commitment to delivering excellent teaching. You will value teamwork, enjoy contributing to a positive school culture, and be dedicated to supporting every child to succeed—regardless of background or ability.
We strongly believe in investing in our staff, and you will be encouraged to pursue ongoing professional development through training, mentorship, and collaborative working. At Elangeni, you will have the chance to make a profound difference to the lives of our pupils and play a key role in shaping their future.
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification for further information.
Other information
Visits to the school are warmly welcome. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.
Once completed, please send your application form to the email address below.
Tel No: 01494 721436
Email: [email protected]
At Elangeni we believe that a policy on child protection is founded on the right of all children to be safe and feel safe, and that it is the fundamental obligation on all schools to robustly secure this right.
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.
