Role: EYFS Teacher (Nursery)

Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire

Salary: Main Pay Scale 1 – 6

Employment Type; Full Time

Contract Type: Maternity Cover

Start Date: September 2026

About the School

This Infant School is situated in Hitchin, an historic market town with good facilities and good road and rail links. They currently have 220 children on roll in 6 classes and a Nursery. The school is well maintained and well resourced, with supportive parents and Governors. They have a close link with the neighbouring junior school. Their most recent Ofsted judged the school as a good school with some outstanding features.

About the role

Class Education are looking to appoint a highly motivated and inspirational teacher. We are looking to appoint someone to join the school from September. Applicants are encouraged to come and look around this delightful school that is tucked away in the heart of Hitchin.

The school are looking for a teacher to join their team initially to cover a full academic year, 2026/27 in their Nursery while we have a teacher on maternity leave. Should the opportunity arise there may be an opportunity to extend the contract.

They can offer a friendly, vibrant school which seeks to create an environment where children and adults alike, believe in themselves and achieve their best.

Applicants should:

• be an excellent primary practitioner with a good understanding of Key Stage 1 and the Early Years.
• have high expectations.
• be a team player with good communication skills.
• value children and take pride in their achievements.
• be a person of integrity and warmth.
• enjoy positive relationships with colleagues, pupils and parents.
• have a good understanding of how to care for children’s mental health and well-being.
• be well organised.
• be committed to meeting the needs of all pupils.

What we can offer:

• an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and families in our community
• well behaved and delightful children who enjoy learning and are a pleasure to teach
• a friendly and supportive senior leadership team
• a school that values professional development
• hard working, dedicated and supportive colleagues and a welcoming community
• lovely grounds located in the heart of Hitchin
• a dedicated staff space - with indoor and outdoor space to work collaboratively with likeminded colleagues.