We are seeking an inspirational Primary Teacher to join our unique, oversubscribed, all-through school. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic practitioner to share their passion for learning and develop tomorrow's citizens today in our outstanding school.

Our curriculum in the Larch centre values education across all subject areas. Our curriculum is designed to respect the integrity of each subject whilst supporting students to make connections in their knowledge and understanding. We have incredibly high expectations for the progress that all students make in reading, writing and mathematics, together with high levels of support to ensure that all achieve success. The value we give to all subjects is shown through our excellent teaching and learning

We are looking for someone who has the flexibility, capability and aptitude to teach in key stage 2 within our Primary setting . 

This post can have a start date of September 2026 or sooner if possible.  We welcome applications from experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers. ECT's benefit from a July or earlier start date. The role is for one year, maternity cover and can be either full time or part time but with a minimum of 0.8.

We are looking for applicants that:

• Have a passion for the use of evidence to improve educational outcomes.
• Is an excellent communicator and a quick learner.
• Have enthusiasm and flexibility in response to a fast-changing work environment.
• Is able to successfully manage projects achieving short, medium and long term goals.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills, to engage and enthuse a wide range of stakeholders.

As a member of the Simon Balle Community, we can offer you the following benefits in:

Health

GP helpline - appointments 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  Physiotherapy with personalised treatment plans delivered face to face or on the telephone. A weight management 12 week programme in partnership with Slimming World.  SAS Gym app - access to exercise programmes. Use of school pool and gym facilities and weekly staff-run swimming and fitness classes.

Wellbeing

Including Mindfulness and stress management - virtual programmes and sessions, Feeling Good app to improve mental health and performance in work and social settings. Individual counselling and therapy sessions.  Wellbeing telephone support for menopause, bereavement, cancer & chronic illness, mens health and mental wellbeing plus maternity support.

We have a dedicated staff wellbeing committee and regular staff social events

Finance

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme  and cycle to work scheme are coming soon. All staff will automatically be enrolled in a pension scheme with either the Teachers' Pension Service or the Local Government Pension Scheme. Flexible working to support our staff we offer flexible working opportunities; job share arrangements and part-time working wherever possible. Free car parking and free eye tests for display screen equipment users.

We offer terms and conditions in line with the School Teacher's Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD), the Burgundy Book (for Teachers) and Hertfordshire's Future Workforce (for Support Staff).

A Commitment to reducing staff workload. 

A comprehensive CPD programme with fantastic staff feedback.

Children of staff at Simon Balle All-through School are highly placed on our Admissions Policy

Apply now if you have what it takes to make a difference!

Closing date : Monday 23rd February (9am) however candidates are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible as the school reserves the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.

Simon Balle All-through School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are committed to a policy of openness and equality of opportunity in the employment of staff. We will not condone discrimination on the grounds of the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. It is our central responsibility to ensure that every individual that we come into contact with is treated with dignity and respect.