Teacher – Primary School – Welwyn Garden City

Contract: Permanent
Institution: Independent Primary & Secondary School
Working Pattern: Full-time or part-time (flexible)
Salary: MPS/UPS
Location: Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire

About the Role

An independent school in Hertfordshire is seeking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher to join its supportive and nurturing team.

The school provides a safe, inclusive, and creative learning environment tailored for students with special educational needs (SEN), social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges, or those at risk of exclusion from mainstream education.

With a strong focus on personal growth, self-worth, and inclusive learning, the school aims to equip students with the skills, confidence, and qualifications they need to thrive in modern society. Through a creative and engaging teaching approach, the school integrates academic learning with practical, hands-on, and outdoor activities, ensuring pupils develop socially, emotionally, and academically.

This role would suit an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or an experienced practitioner who is committed to helping young people overcome barriers and reach their full potential.

• Plan, deliver, and assess engaging lessons across the primary curriculum tailored to a range of learning needs.
•  Create an inclusive, positive, and nurturing classroom environment that fosters both personal and academic growth.
• Use creative, practical, and child-centred teaching strategies to inspire a love of learning.
• Differentiate lessons to support pupils with SEN, SEMH, and varying abilities.
• Promote British values, self-confidence, and mental health awareness within the curriculum.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues, parents, and external professionals to support individual progress.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of an innovative and engaging primary curriculum.

What the Role Offers

• A supportive and nurturing school ethos focused on personal growth and well-being.
• Opportunities for flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive CPD and specialist training tailored to SEN and SEMH teaching.
• A collaborative, friendly team committed to inspiring, guiding, and empowering students.
• A chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners.

• Have a genuine passion for primary education and supporting pupils with diverse needs.
• Demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Have a positive, patient, and resilient approach to teaching.
• Be proactive, reflective, and open to creative teaching methods.
• Ideally have experience working with SEN and SEMH pupils or in alternative provision.
• Be able to design fun, engaging, and inclusive lessons that inspire a love of learning.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (ECTs welcome)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education or a related subject.
• A Level (or equivalent) qualifications in relevant subjects.
• GCSE Maths / English at Grade C or above.
• Experience working with pupils with SEN or SEMH needs (desirable).
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and behaviour support strategies (desirable).
• Current First Aid and Safeguarding certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply).

• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Physically able to carry out the requirements of the role.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)*.