Are you positive, enthusiastic and passionate about teaching? We are looking for a class teacher to join our friendly, supportive team from September 2026. 

We are looking for someone who:

·         has the passion and drive to deliver quality first teaching

·         is an adaptive practitioner that can utilise strategies to maximise progress and achievement

·         has high expectations for all learners and is committed to giving every child the opportunity to reach their full potential

·         can implement distinctive teaching approached to engage and support the needs of all learners including those with SEND

·         establishes effective relationships built on mutual respect

·         values the importance of parent partnership and is proactive in building links to better pupil outcomes.

·         is a reflective practitioner who is committed to their own professional development

·         is a team player and has strong communication skills

·         most importantly…enjoys what they do!

OLS is part of one of the top-performing multi-academy Catholic Trusts in the country. Our new teacher will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with other teachers and leaders across the Trust (Diocese of Westminster Academy - DoWAT) to further strengthen provision and their own professional development.

Our new teacher will be working alongside passionate and talented colleagues committed to educational excellence.  The staff at OLS believe in the importance of work life balance and finding the joy. We are a friendly and dedicated team where each individual is valued and supported.

 This is what the staff at OLS say:

‘OLS is welcoming and caring. All the staff are friendly, supportive and approachable. Everybody is happy to help, and we all look out for each other.’

‘The school's values and ethos are deeply rooted in faith, helping to create a nurturing atmosphere that reflects in the children's learning and attitudes.’

The pupils at OLS are a credit to the school, they adopt our school mantra of being ‘kind, safe, respectful and reflective’ with pride and they make OLS a joyful place to be. This is what the children at OLS say:

‘OLS is the best school ever’

‘We are a family together’

‘The teachers are the best, they help us to be the best we can be’

‘It is like a family. My buddy helps me at playtimes and the adults always listen to us’

‘I think OLS stands for Our Lovely School’

We are very proud of our whole school community and would love the opportunity to welcome the right person to further strengthen the teaching team.

Applicants must be in sympathy and willing to support the aims and values of our Catholic school but do not need to be Catholic themselves.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. If you would like to discuss the role further please do not hesitate to contact the school. You can see some of what we do on our school website; https://www.ourladys.herts.sch.uk/

To arrange a visit or for further details please contact the school office: 01462 622555 or email - admin@ourladys.herts.sch.uk

Your application should be submitted directly to the school at your earliest opportunity but no later than Monday 18th May 2026. Interviews will take place on the Friday 22nd May 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email and invited to interview.

The Governors and staff of Our Lady School are fully committed to promoting the safeguarding and wellbeing of all pupils. We follow safer recruitment guidelines when advertising and employing new staff and the post would be subject to an enhanced DBS check, reference checks, medical check and an online social media search in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education and our Safer Recruitment Policy. By submitting and signing your application, you acknowledge that such searches will be conducted before appointment. We truly welcome all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender, ethnicity and religion.