What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications and Experience
• Degree or equivalent
• QTS status
• Proven record of consistently good teaching ensuring excellent progress for all pupils
• Experience of working in more than one setting
Teaching and Learning
• Knowledge and understanding of the Primary National Curriculum and its application
• Understanding of strategies to ensure all pupils make good progress
• Commitment to incorporating the principles of creative, curious, healthy, emphatic, and ambitious me within planning
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
• Understanding of how children learn
• Awareness of different barriers to learning and strategies to support overcoming them
• Knowledge of safeguarding guidance and requirements
• Ability to use ICT creatively and effectively to enhance learning
• Up-to-date understanding of educational research and best practices
Skills and Abilities
• Ability to plan and deliver effective lessons with high expectations of behaviour and attainment
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
• Ability to motivate, challenge, and inspire pupils
• Ability to teach a wide range of subjects across the primary age range
• Strong assessment skills to provide constructive feedback and set realistic targets
• Effective use of a variety of teaching styles and resources, including ICT
• Ability to contribute to a specific curriculum area or areas
• Extensive knowledge of external key stage assessments
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships and contribute positively to curriculum development
Personal and Professional Attributes
• Displays warmth, care, and sensitivity in dealing with children
• Open-minded, self-evaluative, and adaptable to change
• Solution-focused and emotionally intelligent
• Enthusiastic and reflective
• Willingness to be involved in the wider life of the school
• Strong ability to prioritise effectively
• Committed to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils
• High expectations for children's attainment and progress
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain confidentiality
Safeguarding
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Familiarity with safeguarding and child protection policies and best practices
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting equality
Communication
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms to diverse audiences
• Ability to handle sensitive situations and resolve conflicts
Disposition
• Committed to raising achievement levels for children of all abilities
• Strong team player
Personal Qualities
• Passionate about learning and teaching
What the school offers its staff
Join Our Vibrant Team at Barnfield Primary School!
Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and fostering creativity in a dynamic school environment? Barnfield Primary School is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our welcoming team!
Permanent KS1 and KS2 CLASS TEACHERS Required for September 2025: Main payscale / Upper payscale ECTs are very welcome to reply – we offer a strong support package
About Us: Located at the heart of a supportive and diverse community, Barnfield Primary is a school where creativity, exploration, and growth come together. We’re proud of our inclusive atmosphere, where children are encouraged to embrace their individuality and develop their talents in every subject. We’ve recently upgraded one of our playgrounds to a state-of-the-art 3G Astroturf pitch, offering exciting opportunities for outdoor sports and activities. This modern facility is just one example of how we are constantly evolving to provide the best for our students.
Why Barnfield?
✨ Focus on the Arts: At Barnfield, we place a strong emphasis on the arts, nurturing our students’ creative talents and giving them opportunities to shine. Whether it's music, drama, or art, you'll have the chance to lead exciting projects and inspire children’s imaginations.
Community Spirit: We are proud of our deep connection with the local community. Working here means you’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, support, and the shared goal of enriching children’s lives. School life includes cultural events where staff, pupils and parents/carers embrace the Barnfield family vibe.
Flexible & Supportive Team: Our friendly staff are always ready to lend a helping hand. We have a strong mentoring programme for ECTs and offer a flexible working environment, where well-being and professional development are prioritised. Plus, we offer days in lieu for running after-school clubs and extra-curricular activities—because we know how important it is to maintain work/life balance.
⚽ Sports Enthusiasts Welcome: With our new 3G Astroturf pitch, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved with sports, coaching, and running fun clubs. If you’re passionate about physical activity and fostering teamwork, we’d love to have you lead our sporting initiatives.
Convenience & Location: We know how important it is to have easy access to work. That’s why we offer on-site parking for staff and are conveniently located on the doorstep of Burnt Oak station, providing excellent transport links to make your daily commute a breeze.
What We’re Looking For:
• A passionate teacher who thrives in a creative, community-driven environment
• A desire to inspire and engage young learners, particularly in the arts
• Someone who enjoys working collaboratively and is keen to get involved in extracurricular activities
• A flexible, proactive attitude and a love for being part of a friendly team
What We Offer:
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunities for professional development
• Days in lieu for running extracurricular clubs
• A welcoming, community-focused school environment
• Modern facilities, including a brand new 3G astroturf pitch for outdoor activities
• Employment from July for ECTs.
Apply Today! If you're ready to inspire, create, and make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. We encourage potential applicants to find out more about our fantastic school. Please contact the school office to make an appointment.
Apply now to be part of our amazing team at Barnfield Primary School!
Contact: office@barnfield.barnetmail.net
Location: Barnfield Primary School, Silkstream Road, HA8 0DA
Come and join a school where creativity, community, and fun are at the heart of everything we do!
Application forms must be emailed to office@barnfield.barnetmail.net CVs will not be accepted. Please note that we do require a full employment or work history so please use a continuation sheet if necessary.
Those candidates whose applications we are pursuing will be contacted and invited to interview. At this stage we will take up references unless the candidate explicitly asks us not to contact a referee.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. We therefore encourage applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Closing Date: 12pm, Wednesday 30th April 2025
Shortlisting: Thursday 1st April. Applications received earlier than the deadline may be called in for interview before the shortlisting date.
Further details about the role
BARNFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL
POST: CLASS TEACHER
RESPONSIBLE TO: Phase Leader / Deputy Headteacher
SALARY: Main payscale - Upper payscale ECTs are welcome - strong support package (This is a permanent position)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document.
MAIN PURPOSE:
• Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards.
• Motivate, inspire and support staff and pupils to identify and achieve their potential in line with our ‘Be the best you can’ ethos.
• Promote the importance of relationships by treating pupils, staff and families with dignity; building relationships rooted in mutual respect and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position.
• To participate in and contribute to the development of the school.
• To understand how pupils' learning is affected by their physical, intellectual, emotional and social development and understand the stages of child development.
• To raise standards and attainment by consistently modelling high expectations.
• To actively engage in personal professional development.
• To lead a foundation subject across the school.
STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE SCHOOL:
Supporting the school vision
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, to support the school’s values and vision.
Ethos
• Encourage an ethos which promotes high aspirations, a belief that anything is possible and a commitment to always trying your best, through effective teaching and learning which sustains improvement in the development and progress of all pupils.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school.
Strategic planning
• Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure coordinated outcomes.
TEACHING AND LEARNING:
Curriculum
• Plan and teach well-structured lessons to assigned classes, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work with a commitment to promoting our principles of ‘creative, curious, healthy, emphatic and ambitious me’.
• Provide clear structures for lessons and sequences of lessons, which maintain pace, motivation and challenge.
• Use a variety of teaching and learning styles to keep all pupils engaged.
• Use a variety of teaching and learning styles to ensure pupils ‘know and remember more’.
• Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils so all individuals make at least good progress from their starting points.
• Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils.
• Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.
Monitoring, assessment, recording, reporting and accountability
• Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of assigned pupils, making accurate and effective use of assessment in planning future lessons.
• Assess and record each pupil's progress systematically with reference to the school’s current practice including the social progress of each child and use the results to inform planning.
• Mark and monitor classwork and homework, providing constructive feedback and set targets for future progress.
• Understand and know how national and local comparative and school data including National Curriculum test data can be used to set clear targets for pupils' achievement.
Standards and expectations
• Ensure effective teaching of whole class groups and individuals, establishing high expectations of behaviour and attainment, so that teaching objectives are met.
• Monitor and intervene when teaching to ensure sound learning and discipline and maintain a safe environment in which pupils feel confident.
Monitoring and evaluation
• Be familiar with the SEND Code of Practice and identification, assessment and support of pupils with additional education needs.
• Evaluate your own teaching critically to improve effectiveness.
• Be familiar with the school's current systems and structures as outlined in policy documents including the Health and Safety and Child Protection policies.
Leadership and coordination (upon successful completion of ECT first year)
• Monitor the quality of teaching and learning through learning walks, monitoring of planning and books, ‘to what extent’ learning walks and pupil conferencing, providing thorough diagnostic feedback to individual teachers and year groups.
• Create and implement an action plan for subject responsibility, which sets out short, medium- and long-term goals.
• Monitor the effectiveness of programmes used to enhance the quality of curriculum for pupils.
• To ensure continuity and progression across the phases.
SAFEGUARDING AND CHILD PROTECTION:
• Ensure that you know who the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) responsible for dealing with child protection and the Deputy DSL are.
• Be familiar with the safeguarding and child protection policy.
• Know what procedures are to be followed if you suspect that a child is at risk of harm.
• Be particularly sensitive to signs which may indicate possible safeguarding concerns and following the necessary reporting steps / process.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND APPRAISAL:
• Be aware of the need to take responsibility for your own professional development, adopting a self-reflective approach and a commitment to be the best you can.
• Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures.
• Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching.
EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE DEPLOYMENT OF STAFF AND RESOURCES:
• Ensure a stimulating but safe working environment in which risks are regularly assessed.
• Direct and supervise support staff assigned to you.
• Deploy resources delegated to you.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Effective communication
• Communicate effectively with pupils, parents and carers.
• Provide reports on individual progress to the Headteacher and parents as required.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with professional colleagues and parents.
• Participate as required in meetings with professional colleagues and parents in respect of the duties and responsibilities of the post.
Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals
• Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the School.
• Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues.
Personal and professional conduct
• Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school.
• Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality.
• Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out professional duties and responsibilities.
Health, safety and discipline
• Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils.
• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.
CONTRIBUTION TO SCHOOL LIFE:
Extra-curricular activities
• Contribute to the extra-curricular activities by organising and running at least one after-school weekly enrichment club or activity for half a term.
Pastoral duties
• As a class teacher, be responsible for the pastoral welfare of the pupils in your class.
• Attend weekly assemblies.
School events
Demonstrate support of organised events, including attending school performances, International Evening and Winter celebrations.
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN
Barnfield Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the Statement of Conditions of Employment. The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed.
The person undertaking this role is expected to work within the policies, ethos and aims of the School and to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Head.
This job description is not your contract of employment, or any part of it. It has been prepared only for the purpose of school organisation and may change either as your contract changes or as the organisation of the school is changed. Nothing will be changed without consultation.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.