Job description
Why join us?
Enfield Heights Academy is a thriving, inclusive primary school and a proud member of North Star Community Trust, a family of schools united by the belief that we are Stronger Together. The Trust plays a vital role in the communities it serves, creating real, lasting change through education, opportunity and support. At Enfield Heights we share the Trust's vision, to help every child succeed at school and in life. We live by the values of Education, Community, Opportunity, ensuring every pupil receives an excellent education, feel part of a strong and caring community, and has the chance to grow into a confident, well-rounded individual.
Enfield Heights is a happy, high-achieving and inclusive primary school, ranked in the top 10% nationally for outcomes. We are proud to serve a richly diverse community, where every child is known, valued and inspired to thrive. Our vision goes beyond academic success—we are committed to developing the whole child, nurturing curiosity, creativity and confidence. Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate, caring and forward-thinking group of educators and support staff. We work together to make a real difference in children’s lives and we are looking for individuals who share our values and believe in the power of education to transform futures.
About the role
Join us as a Class Teacher at Enfield Heights Academy and play an important part in helping our pupils learn, grow and succeed.
You’ll plan and deliver engaging lessons across the primary curriculum, creating a classroom where children feel supported, build confidence and enjoy learning. You’ll adapt your teaching to meet different needs, encourage positive behaviour and help every pupil make progress. Working closely with colleagues, support staff and families, you’ll contribute to a welcoming school community where every child has the opportunity to reach their potential.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a qualified teacher with QTS and experience in primary education who can plan and deliver engaging lessons and support pupils with different learning needs. You should have good classroom management skills, a sound understanding of the primary curriculum and a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion. We value someone who works well with others, is open to new ideas and is keen to develop their skills to help our pupils achieve their best.
What we offer
We are committed to being a supportive, caring and rewarding place to work and learn, and to being an employer of choice. A full overview of our offer, including staff benefits, our People Plan and what our staff say about working with us, can be found in the supporting documents attached.
Apply Now
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as the vacancy may close early. Refer to our Application Process supporting document for more information. We do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted via My New Term.
Safeguarding statement
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo safer recruitment checks, including enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and any other pre-employment checks relevant to their role.
Equal opportunities
We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive working culture that reflects our Trust's ethos of being ‘Stronger Together.’ The Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all. It aims to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
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About this school
Enfield Heights Academy
Free schools · Primary · Ages 4–11
- Pupils
- 199
- Avg teacher salary
- £50,522
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 25.5:1
- Academy trust
- NORTH STAR COMMUNITY TRUST LTD
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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Enfield, Enfield, EN3 5BY
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- Salary
- £37,870.16 - £56,152.31 Annually (FTE) MPR1 - UPR3 + Health Cash Plan + Generous Pension
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 19 October 2026
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
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