The Reach Free School is looking to appoint a talented, supportive and adaptable individual to join us for the Summer Term in the role of Year 7 Assistant Teacher. This is a fixed-term position to support our pupils through the Summer term.

The role is well-suited to individuals with experience working in a school setting, including supporting pupils with a range of needs and who can contribute positively to a thriving, supportive and engaging environment.

The role has many aspects, including:

• Being the form tutor of and offering pastoral support to a class of year 7 pupils

• Supporting a range of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, including those who have Education, Health and Care Plans

• Developing pupils’ understanding and application of reading, writing and speaking

• Delivering aspects of the curriculum, including our PSHE programme and STEM activities

• Supporting pupils in other year groups based on their educational needs

• Offering extra-curricular activities as part of our integrated programme

In return, we will offer you:

• A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards

• Opportunities to develop a broad range of skills in a vibrant and evolving environment

• A network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with and learn from, both in school and across the Watford Partnership for Teacher Training

• A comprehensive professional development programme

• Opportunities to progress to a career in teaching via the Schools Direct programme, where viable

• A BUPA cash plan to contribute to medical care

  
  

The Reach Free School is a successful secondary school which celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2023. The over-subscribed school is a popular choice for local families. The school has excellent modern facilities built in 2018 right in the heart of its community. If the challenges of working in a local secondary school appeal to you, then we would like to hear from you.

Further information is available from our website: www.reachfreeschool.co.uk 

The Reach Free School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff to share this commitment. In accordance with our Safer Recruitment Policy we are unable to process applications without a fully completed application form. The successful applicant must obtain DBS clearance at enhanced level. The school will also carry out a prohibition from teaching check, as well as in-depth online checks. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of your employment.

Potential candidates are encouraged to contact The Reach Free School with any questions on 01923 711517 or via email to Mrs K McKay, HR Officer  at kmckay@reachfree.co.uk 

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 11th March 2026

Interviews to take place: March 2026

Safer Recruitment

The Reach Free School is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. To ensure we fulfil this responsibility, all candidates will undergo a thorough selection process designed to deter and identify unsuitable applicants. Details of this process are outlined below. Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Disclosure

This role involves significant access to children, and any appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for previous criminal convictions. Candidates must disclose any convictions, cautions, or bind-overs, including ‘spent convictions’ as defined under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020), prior to appointment. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in termination of employment. However, a criminal background will not automatically exclude individuals from employment; each case will be considered based on the nature and timing of the offence(s).

Online searches 

Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) requires schools to conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates as part of the suitability assessment process. The school will also carry out a prohibition from teaching check. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of your employment.