Class Teacher (Upper KS2) - Elangeni School
Location: Amersham
Overview
From September 2026, Elangeni offers an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of our wonderful pupils while continuing to grow personally and professionally.
We are looking forward to welcoming someone who will bring enthusiasm, energy and a sense of fun to our community. We are seeking an experienced teacher to join our upper school in a permanent, full-time post, paid on either the main or upper pay scale, depending on experience.
Term time only: No
Salary type: MPS/UPS
Salary Details: MPS/ UPS dependent on experience
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Closing date: 22/05/2026
Interviews to be held: Thursday 4th June and Friday 5th June 2026
About us
At Elangeni, helping every child be the very best they can be is at the heart of everything we do. We offer a vibrant, supportive environment where curiosity is encouraged, learning is exciting, and every voice truly matters. Our aim is simple but powerful: to spark a lifelong love of learning. When our pupils move on, we want them to leave standing tall—academically confident, emotionally secure, happy, and resilient young people, ready to embrace the next chapter of their educational journey.
Our school is a warm and welcoming place, shaped by strong teamwork, positivity, and high aspirations for all. Staff work collaboratively to create an inclusive, friendly atmosphere where both individual talents and shared successes are celebrated. Everyone plays an important part in our learning community, and we are excited to welcome a teacher who shares our values and vision.
Our pupils are an absolute joy—curious, motivated, well behaved, and enthusiastic learners who make each day rewarding. By working closely together and sharing best practice, we ensure high quality, engaging learning experiences that bring out the best in every child.
We are also deeply committed to developing our staff. We offer excellent continuous professional development at every career stage, whether you are new to teaching or bring a wealth of experience. Dedicated PPA time allows teachers to collaborate with year group colleagues, ensuring thoughtful planning, strong teamwork, and the sharing of effective ideas and approaches that make a real difference in the classroom.
Website: www.elangeni.bucks.sch.uk
About the role
We believe children learn best in an inspiring, engaging, and supportive environment. Our broad and balanced themed curriculum is designed to spark curiosity, promote creativity, and provide a solid foundation for lifelong learning.
Teachers at Elangeni plan purposeful, challenging, and enjoyable activities that give pupils rich learning experiences—academic, social, and emotional. We place great value on strong partnerships with parents and work closely with families to ensure every child feels confident, supported, and able to flourish throughout their time with us.
For further information please see attached Job description.
About you
We are seeking a qualified teacher with a genuine passion for primary education, particularly within Upper Key Stage 2. Ideally we are looking for an experienced practitioner, we would love to learn how your strengths could enrich our school community.
You will bring enthusiasm, high expectations, and a commitment to delivering excellent teaching. You will value teamwork, enjoy contributing to a positive school culture, and be dedicated to supporting every child to succeed—regardless of background or ability.
We strongly believe in investing in our staff, and you will be encouraged to pursue ongoing professional development through training, mentorship, and collaborative working. At Elangeni, you will have the chance to make a profound difference to the lives of our pupils and play a key role in shaping their future.
For further information please see attached Person specification.
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.
Once completed, please send your application form to the email address below.
Tel No: 01494 721436
Email: [email protected]
At Elangeni we believe that a policy on child protection is founded on the right of all children to be safe and feel safe, and that it is the fundamental obligation on all schools to robustly secure this right.
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.
