KS2 Class Teacher (for mixed year group class) -  Denham Village School

Overview

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic teacher to join our friendly, welcoming committed and successful learning community. We are a small village school that has mixed year group teaching in a beautiful Grade II  listed building.

We are looking for teachers with the desire to deliver inspirational learning opportunities that are fun, purposeful and challenging. We are a team that has the enthusiasm and passion to make a difference through excellent teamwork and communication; always considering the needs of all the children.

Term time only: Yes

Salary type: Bucks Pay

Salary Details: Main pay scale (M2-M5 depending upon experience)

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time

Closing date: 26/11/2025

Interviews to be held: Thursday 4th December 2025

About us

Whilst believing that high achievement in Literacy and Numeracy is very important, at Denham Village School we know that education is also about developing the spiritual, emotional and social side of the young people in our care. We also believe that our role is to help our pupils develop as independent learners and good team members, who care for the school community as a whole.

Website: www.denhamvillageschool.co.uk

About the role

• To facilitate and encourage learning which enables pupils to achieve the highest standards; to take ownership of and support the shared responsibility for the well-being, education and behaviour of all children.

• To treat pupils and staff with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher's professional position.

• Promote good progress and outcomes

• Be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class ensuring equality of opportunity for all.

• Develop excellent learners by promoting independence through targeted teaching and learning.

• Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of pupils you teach.

• Teaching ensures that the pupils' needs are met and there is effective scaffolding and challenge in all lessons.

• Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs; more able; those for whom English is an additional language; disabilities; and be able to use and evaluate distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them.

• Take responsibility for the accelerated learning of Pupil Premium children.

• Take account of, and update EHCP targets and pupil provision maps in conjunction with the SENDCo.

• Liaise with agencies responsible for pupils' welfare.

• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within Denham Village School.

For further information please see attached Job description.

About you

• Holds qualified teacher status
• Be a good or outstanding primary practitioner
• The ability to plan, deliver and evaluate appropriate learning
• Have secure pedagogy that underpins how children learn
• Know, understand and have experience of handling child protection and safeguarding
• Has a passion and a commitment to working in an inclusive environment
• Has experience of adapting learning to meet the needs of all children, including those who are disadvantaged, those with special educational needs and those who are more able
• The ability to deliver high quality lessons
• To know and understand how effective feedback impacts pupil progress
• Has experience of leading a curriculum area

Other information

Visits to the school are warmly welcome.  To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office on the number below.

Please send completed application forms to the email address below.

Tel No: 01895 832768     

Email: [email protected]

At Denham Village School the happiness, safety and well-being of every child is our paramount concern. We listen to our pupils and take what they tell us seriously. Safeguarding pupils is the prime responsibility of every member of school staff.
To promote a safe environment for pupils, our selection and recruitment procedures includes checks on the suitability of staff and volunteers, as recommended by Buckinghamshire County Council and in line with current legislation.

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

• All unspent cautions and convictions cautions
• All adult cautions and spent convictions 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). For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) guidanceor Ministry of Justice (MOJ) guidance (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

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.