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Year Two Class Teacher - Maternity cover

Watford St John's Church of England Primary School · Watford · Hertfordshire

Job description

We currently have a vacancy for a Year Two Class Teacher - Maternity cover, three days a week (Monday - Wednesday) and are looking for the right person to join our school team.

At St John’s Church of England Primary School, we believe that happy teachers equal happy, engaged children. Are you a teacher who challenges, inspires and fully embraces the importance of the development of the whole child? If so, we need you.

We believe:

  • That the child is at the centre of all decisions we make

  • In developing a love of learning across the whole school to embrace all pupils, families and staff

  • In giving our staff the opportunities to develop and grow through CPD and a broad range of experiences

  • That staff wellbeing is central to delivering quality education

  • Growing children in the values offered by a Church of England school and being inclusive of children of Christian faith, multi-faith or no faith

We can offer:

  • Full support and an induction programme for all new staff with continued professional development

  • Happy and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn

  • The support of a friendly and dedicated team

  • A safe environment with a commitment to mental health where emotional wellbeing is promoted

  • A strong sense of community and family

  • Supportive families and governors

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About this school

Watford St John's Church of England Primary School

Free schools · Primary · Ages 4–11

Not rated
Pupils
410
Avg teacher salary
£41,966
Pupil:teacher ratio
26.7:1
Academy trust
POPPY ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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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Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1JJ

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Salary
Main Pay Scale
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
14 October 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026

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