Class Teacher - Robertswood School
Location: Gerrards Cross
Overview
We are looking for a kind and friendly individual to join our dedicated staff at Robertswood School. We require a Class Teacher who is an exceptional and inspirational, friendly and driven individual, who can join our team from September 2026.
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday
Salary: MPS level dependant upon experience
Contract Type: Fixed term contract until August 2027.
Closing date: 15th April 2026
Interviews to be held: 21st April 2026
About us
Robertswood School is a welcoming school set within the leafy village of Chalfont St Peter. We are a two-form entry school, educating children from Reception through to Year 6. We are delighted to also have the benefit of a Nursery for over 3 year olds. We currently have around 400 children on roll.
At Robertswood School we are committed to providing an outstanding education within a secure and happy environment, where each child is valued and equipped with the necessary skills, enabling them to become confident and caring individuals in this ever changing, increasingly technological and globalised world.
All children will be provided with opportunities to develop confidence, creativity and self esteem, regardless of needs, background or religion. Opportunities will be focused on the acquisition of skills as the foundations for a successful and fulfilling life. We will celebrate every child’s achievement and will work in close partnership with the parents and the wider community, providing vital communication.
Website: www.robertswoodschool.co.uk
About the role
The role of class Teacher will:
• Establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect
• Set goals that stretch and challenge pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and dispositions
• Demonstrate consistently the positive attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils
• Be accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes
• Adapt teaching to respond to strengths and needs of pupils
• Be aware of pupils’ capabilities and prior knowledge, and plan teaching to build on these
• Having a secure knowledge of the relevant subjects and curriculum areas, fostering and maintaining pupils’ interest in the subject, and addressing misunderstandings
About you
The successful applicant will be:
• Creative in their approach and passionate about making a difference to children’s lives
• Committed to inclusion at all levels
• Able to enthuse, motivate and empower children, to help them make the best progress possible
• Have excellent interpersonal skills to work with our team and contribute to the development of the school
• Be able to converse at ease with members of the community and provide advice in accurate spoken English
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: 01753 888327
Email: [email protected]
Safeguarding statement: Robertswood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are also committed in promoting community cohesion, healthy school and young enterprise.
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).
For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance issued by the Ministry of Justice (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.
