Class teacher KS1/KS2 – Fixed term 1 year maternity cover

Job description

Position: Class teacher KS1/KS2 – fixed term 1 year maternity cover

Salary: MPS 1-6 or UPS 1-3

Hours of work: Full Time

Contract Term: Fixed term ending 31st August 2027 (1 year maternity cover post)

Closing Date: Thursday 7th May

Interviews: Friday 15th May

Start date :  September 2026 

Weston Park is a wonderful, culturally diverse primary school situated in Crouch End, where our pupils speak up to 27 different home languages.  Our school has a strong sense of community and a deeply supportive parent body who work in partnership with us to enrich the school experience for each and every pupil. We deliver a rich and creative curriculum, and we are keen for our pupils to become curious, imaginative, independent and resilient learners.  Our most recent Ofsted inspection (June 2024) graded the school as Outstanding in every area.   

At Weston Park, we aim to be a centre of excellence at the heart of our diverse community, giving each child the fundamental knowledge, skills and dispositions they need to reach their full potential and to become responsible, caring and resilient future citizens. 

We are looking for a creative and passionate teacher who can plan inspiring learning experiences. Our ideal candidate will be dedicated to ensuring every child makes exceptional progress and achieves their full potential. If you are seeking a small, friendly, inclusive, and nurturing primary school where you can truly make a difference, come and join our team of skilled and committed professionals. ECTs and experienced teachers are equally welcome to apply.
   

 We can offer you :

• Well behaved children who learn in ‘a calm and orderly atmosphere’ (Ofsted 2024)
• A supportive, experienced and dedicated staff team and governing body.
• An ambitious and exciting curriculum that reflects the diversity of our school community.
• A commitment to your CPD. Whether you are an ECT or an experienced practitioner, we provide excellent professional development and mentorship.
• The benefits of a close-knit environment where every child is known by name and there is a genuine ‘open-door’ culture amongst every member of the staff team.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner who has high expectations and good subject knowledge
• Is committed to teaching our creative curriculum to enable all children to achieve their potential
• Is able to plan and deliver effective teaching and learning
• Wants to make a positive impact in and beyond their classroom
• Is a team player with good interpersonal skills

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, so please do come and have a look around our lovely school. 

Please contact the Acting Headteacher, Adelle McCarthy on head@westonpark.haringey.sch.uk to arrange a tour. 

To apply, please complete the application form and return to: head@westonpark.haringey.sch.uk.  

In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CV’s.

We are dedicated to creating a staff team that reflects the rich diversity of our school community and actively encourage applications from individuals from under-represented groups. 

Weston Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

We operate safer recruitment procedures and this post is subject to pre-employment checks and references will be sought. Successful candidates will undertake an enhanced DBS and barred list check.