Class Teacher - The John Hampden School

Buckinghamshire Council; Wendover; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Wendover is seeking an enthusiastic teacher to inspire children aged 3-7 in a supportive environment. This full-time permanent position offers a salary ranging from £32,916 to £45,352 based on experience. Responsibilities include planning and delivering high-quality teaching, assessing student progress, and fostering a nurturing school culture. The ideal candidate will be creative, collaborative, and dedicated to the academic success of their students.

Benefits

Excellent resources and facilities

Supportive team environment

Strong professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and committed to making a difference in students' education.
• Experience delivering a high-quality teaching curriculum.
• Ability to assess and report on pupil progress.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching across the KS1 curriculum.
• Create an engaging and well-resourced learning environment.
• Maintain positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.

Skills

Passion for education

Creativity

Team collaboration

Energy and innovation

Commitment to continuous improvement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Join Our Inspiring Team at The John Hampden School Wendover

Are you an enthusiastic, committed teacher ready to make a real difference?

Our Governing Body is thrilled to offer an exceptional opportunity to join our vibrant, well-resourced primary school in Wendover.

What makes us special?

• A supportive, friendly team that puts children first
• Excellent resources and facilities
• A school community that values innovation and dedication
• The chance to inspire young minds aged 3 - 7 in a nurturing environment

If you are passionate about children loving to learn and ready to bring your energy and expertise to a school where every day matters, we would love to hear from you!

Term time only: No

Salary type: MPS

Salary Details: (M1-M6) £32,916 to £45,352 depending on experience

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 8:45am - 3:15pm daily (plus reasonable additional hours for planning, preparation and assessment)

Start Date: Summer Term 2026

Interviews to be held: 11/02/2026

About us

We are a vibrant three-form entry infant school where children aged 3-7 thrive, flourish and discover their passion for learning. With our own Nursery provision and an outstanding local reputation, we are dedicated to giving every child the best possible start to their educational journey.

What Makes Us Special?

Loving to Learn at Our Core

This isn't just our motto – it's the heartbeat of everything we do. Our entire community shares this vision, creating a culture where children are genuinely excited to come to school.

• Outstanding Learning Environment: Our thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor spaces are filled with excellent resources that spark curiosity and engagement at every turn.
• High Expectations: We believe in every child's potential. Our high expectations are embedded through every aspect of school life, fostering pupils academic achievements and wellbeing.

What Ofsted Said (February 2024)

"Pupils 'love to learn' at this school, fully reflecting the school's motto. They are highly motivated and behave very well. High expectations permeate every aspect of school life, and pupils flourish, both academically and socially."

We warmly welcome visits from prospective candidates. There's no better way to understand our school than to experience our engaging school environment first hand and meet our passionate team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching across the KS1 curriculum
• Create an engaging, well-resourced learning environment
• Assess, record and report on pupil progress
• Maintain positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Contribute to the wider life of the school
• Undertake appropriate professional development
• Comply with the school's policies and procedures, including safeguarding

What We Offer:

• Enthusiastic, motivated children who genuinely love to learn
• Excellent resources and a vibrant learning environment
• A supportive, collaborative team
• Strong CPD opportunities
• A positive, nurturing school culture

Please see job description.

About you

The ideal candidate will:

• Be passionate about delivering an exciting, engaging curriculum that brings learning to life
• Thrive as part of a collaborative team, sharing ideas and supporting colleagues
• Be committed to giving our pupils an outstanding foundation for their educational journey
• Bring creativity, energy and innovation to the classroom
• Strive for continuous improvement

Please see Person Spec.

Other information

We welcome and encourage visits to the school before making an application. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and John Hampden School Wendover reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

CONTACT DETAILS FOR ENQUIRIES AND APPLICATION PACKS: Full details and application forms available from the school by telephoning 01296 622629 or by email [e-mail].

The John Hampden School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and involves working in regulated activity with children.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list information. We will also conduct online searches as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. Safer recruitment procedures are in place and any appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and pre-employment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance.

All staff have a responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.

Equality Act

The John Hampden School is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.