KS1 Class Teacher
Permanent | Full-Time
Start Date: September 2026
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and committed KS1 Teacher to join our welcoming and supportive school community in Watford from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher who is dedicated to inspiring young learners and delivering high-quality teaching within Key Stage 1. Applications are welcomed from both experienced teachers and enthusiastic ECTs.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils
• Have strong knowledge of the KS1 curriculum
• Create engaging and inclusive learning experiences
• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management and communication skills
• Work effectively as part of a collaborative team
• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

We can offer:

• Friendly, motivated pupils who enjoy learning
• A supportive and experienced leadership team
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A positive and inclusive school environment
• Well-resourced classrooms and a strong team ethos

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV to

We encourage early applications as interviews may be arranged upon receipt of suitable candidates.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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