Job description
We are looking for an excellent classroom teacher, to join our team.
We can offer you:
Well behaved, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn. A supportive and friendly team of experienced colleagues to plan and work alongside. A whole school team that work and pull together for the benefit of the children and each other. An induction package to ensure a smooth transition into our school. An inclusive, caring ethos. An SLT who are genuinely committed to staff wellbeing and the reduction of workload. Our commitment to your career development, through high quality CPD and support.
You will need to be:
Committed to our Aspire values and the fundamental belief that all children are capable of achieving their potential. Able to demonstrate excellent teaching and have the passion and ability to engage and motivate pupils in their learning, encouraging them to achieve their very best at all times Able to demonstrate excellent organisational and inter-personal skills and the ability to contribute to a team Share in our vision and display the energy and commitment to contribute to all aspects of school life. Able to display a clear desire and passion to make a real difference to the lives and life-chances of our children.
At Thomas Harding Junior School we have amazing children who work hard and have a thirst for learning. Our highly dedicated staff team are warm, welcoming and supportive. We have an innovative ASPIRE curriculum, which has been carefully crafted to meet the needs of our pupils. We are a highly inclusive school with a positive and friendly atmosphere, and we are looking to recruit someone who shares our values, understands how our children learn and wants to be a part of our committed team. Thomas Harding Junior School is a successful school which received a very positive Ofsted report as a result of our recent inspection. We consistently achieve excellent outcomes as a result of our values led curriculum which instils in our pupils an understanding of how to learn and that anything is possible with high aspirations.
Visits to the school are very welcome and encouraged - please contact the school office to arrange an appointment. Further information is available from the school office.
Closing date: 13.11.26 but applications will be considered on receipt and interviews will take place at a mutually convenient time. School Address: Fullers Hill, Chesham, Bucks, HP5 1LR Office Tel: 01494 782211 Email: office@tha.odbst.org Website: www.thomasharding.org.uk
Thomas Harding Junior School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment and qualification checks, and online checks including a satisfactory enhanced criminal records with barred list check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Thomas Harding Junior School
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 7–11
- Pupils
- 229
- Avg teacher salary
- £47,841
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 21.6:1
- Academy trust
- OXFORD DIOCESAN BUCKS SCHOOLS TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1LR
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- Working pattern
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- Posted
- 6 October 2026
- Closing date
- 13 November 2026
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