KS2 class teacher (ECTs welcome)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Many thanks for your interest in the post of KS2 class teacher at Whitings Hill School. Whitings Hill is a popular two form entry primary school situated in Barnet. It has an excellent reputation for academic results and pastoral care with the unique feature of offering swimming lessons to every child, weekly, from Year 1 to Year 6, in our stunning swimming pool.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school that places children at the heart of everything we do. Whether you are at the start of your teaching career or bring more experience, we are looking for someone who is passionate about high-quality teaching and committed to ensuring all pupils—including those with additional needs—achieve their full potential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent or developing classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils
• Has a strong commitment to inclusive education
• Can plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• A comprehensive induction and mentoring programme for Early Career Teachers
• High-quality professional development for teachers at all stages of their career
• A school community where inclusion and wellbeing are central

We warmly welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and offer a strong programme of support, alongside opportunities for experienced teachers to develop and grow. Visits are warmly welcomed. For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact Alison Kley, [email protected].

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.