PRIMARY TEACHER

Required September 2026

The successful candidate

The successful candidate will be an outstanding Primary Teacher with energy, commitment and passion, who will join our dedicated and ambitious lower school with a clear commitment to high achievement. We would love to hear from you if you are an inspirational, dynamic and creative individual who makes learning fun, and is looking to join a supportive and enthusiastic team in beautiful rural surroundings. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a commitment to the ethos of the School, a passion for working with children and high standards of professional practice. This position would suit experienced teachers and those who have recently started in the profession.  

Saint Nicholas is a happy and successful School for around 490 boys and girls aged 2½ -16. The School is situated in attractive grounds in a delightful, rural setting. There is a friendly, supportive atmosphere in the School and working conditions and facilities are excellent. Maximum class size is 20 in the lower school, 22 in the middle and upper schools. The School is located close to London and Cambridge with direct train access to both, as well as being a short drive from Stansted Airport and the London Underground via Epping.

School’s history & background

Saint Nicholas School was founded in 1939 with a total roll of 7 pupils. By 1977, the pupil roll had increased to 140 and at this time the School moved from its modest premises in Mill Street, Churchgate Street, to the current location at Hillingdon House. Today, Saint Nicholas is a thriving independent coeducational day school educating approximately 490 pupils aged from 2½  to 16.

The School is situated in delightful gardens and grounds, which extend to more than 14 acres. Pre-school, lower, middle and upper schools are each housed in their own area, within close proximity of each other, enabling good access to shared facilities. The School is very well equipped with specialist classrooms, science laboratories, technology areas, ICT rooms, theatre and libraries. Sports facilities include extensive playing fields, tennis courts, a heated swimming pool and a sports hall.

Terms & conditions

Teachers are on the Saint Nicholas Pay Scale including post threshold payments. There is a generous fee remission for children of members of staff of up to 50% of the full fees upon completion of one full year, provided their children meet the School’s usual entry requirements. Teaching staff may contribute to APTIS pension scheme.

Safeguarding

Saint Nicholas School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff to share this commitment. We will check the suitability of staff to work with children and applicants must be willing to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and overseas police checks (where necessary). For short-listed applicants current and previous employers will be contacted as part of our pre-employment checks.