Classroom Teacher (Early Years/KS1)

We are looking to appoint a full-time teacher on a 1 year fixed term contract to join the teaching team at Elmtree Infant and Nursery School in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. The successful candidate should have Early Years / Key Stage 1 experience. This post is starting in September 2026.

We are looking for a teacher who is potentially in their 3rd or 4th year of teaching, but happy to consider any ranges in the Main Pay Scale.

About us

Elmtree is an aspirational and inclusive school. At the heart of our vision is educational excellence for all, where each child can flourish and live out the spirit of childhood.

What we offer:

• A caring, nurturing and child-centred environment where every child is valued
• Happy, curious and enthusiastic young learners
• A friendly, supportive team committed to working collaboratively
• Opportunities for professional development and continual learning
• Strong support from governors who are invested in the school community

About you:

We are looking for an experienced teacher with a passion for education. You will want to put pupils at the heart of everything you do. You’ll have a sound knowledge of current educational pedagogy along with the ability to develop the confidence, independence and self-esteem of pupils.

For more information please see full job description and person specification,

For further information about the role please contact the Headteacher Mrs Ohene on 01494 771474 or email office@elm.odbst.org

We can welcome you to a school visit, contact the office on 01494 771474 and strongly recommend that you do have a look at our website www.elmtreeschoolandnursery.co.uk

How to apply

Applications must be made online through My New Term. We reserve the right to appoint early should a suitable candidate be found.

The benefits of joining the Oxford Diocesan Bucks Schools Trust - Bucks Schools Trust (ODBST) Home

The ODBST family consists of 14 primary schools and 1 secondary school across Buckinghamshire, and we are delighted you are considering joining our school for the next step in your career. Being part of a Trust, makes you part of the family and this comes with many opportunities from CPD training and networking to in-house support and career development.

We are committed to our staff and offer benefits which include:

Employee Assistance Programme with Schools Advisory Service - through this programme, staff can access a wide range of support including a GP service, menopause support, counselling and mindfulness, chronic illness support, physiotherapy, fitness services and so much more!

• Free flu vaccination vouchers
• Free eye test for computer users
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff
• Extensive CPD opportunities including (not-exclusively) Trust wide subject leadership groups, mentoring, networking opportunities and apprenticeships
• Full commitment to sustainable ways of working, green energy and reducing our Trust emissions to reach net zero by 2035.

Finally, by being part of ODBST, you are becoming part of and impacting children’s futures, and we look forward to welcoming you to the team.

Elmtree School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check. The ODBST is an Equal Opportunities employer.

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 because it is a post which involves working directly with children or young people and the applicant is required to declare any criminal convictions (or cautions or bind-overs) including those which are “spent”. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013, 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.