Primary School Teacher

Oakleaf Primary; Bourne End; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Oakleaf Primary School (Hemel Hempstead) is seeking a motivated Primary Teacher to cover maternity leave starting January 2027. This role is on a 0.4 to 0.6 FTE basis, with the MPS scale and ECTs welcome to apply.

The successful candidate will work closely with senior and middle leaders to uphold high standards of teaching, pupil behaviour, and learning, while delivering engaging lessons across the primary range in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Strive to provide exciting and innovative learning experiences for children.
• Have proven experience of maintaining high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour.
• Are highly motivated and professionally ambitious.
• Are fun, flexible team members who develop excellent relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Can demonstrate excellent organisational skills.
• ECTs are welcome to apply.

Skills

Innovative teaching

Excellent organisational skills

Motivated and ambitious

Team player

ECTs welcome

Job description

Oakleaf Primary School (Hemel Hempstead)

Primary Teacher - Maternity Cover

Start date: January 2027

MPS - ECTs welcome

Part-time 0.4 to 0.6 FTE

Oakleaf Primary School is looking to appoint a motivated and inspirational Primary Teacher as maternity cover to join our friendly and supportive staff. The successful applicant would be expected to work closely with the senior and middle leaders. We are looking for an outstanding teacher, who has high aspirations of pupils and is reflective, committed and passionate about children’s learning.

Applications are invited from candidates who:

• Strive to provide exciting and innovative learning experiences for children
• Have proven experience of maintaining high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour
• Are highly motivated and professionally ambitious
• Are fun, flexible team members who develop excellent relationships with children, parents, carers and colleagues
• Can demonstrate excellent organisational skills
• ECTs are welcome to apply

Oakleaf Primary School educates children from Nursery to Year 6 on a large site with plenty of classroom and outdoor space. The staff benefit from the opportunities afforded by being part of the well-established Scholars’ Education Trust, with close links to The Hemel Hempstead School and Longdean School, both local SET schools, and others within Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an established, cross-phase, Hertfordshire based multi-academy trust. Formed in 2012, SET has enjoyed measured growth, ensuring maximum educational impact alongside financial sustainability. You can find out more about our trust by visiting our website www.scholarseducationtrust.co.uk

If you have any questions, please contact HR on [e-mail] or 01727 734424.

Closing date for application: 9am on 18 November 2026

Date of Interview: 2 December 2026

Diversity: The Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Scholars’Education Trust

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Barring Service Check.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.