Job Introduction
Are you passionate about nurturing young learners in a warm, family-focused environment?
Nestled in the heart of our welcoming village community, Denmead Infant School is a popular, inclusive, maintained school with a strong commitment to children, families, and inclusion. Our vision, “Where the Joy of Learning Begins,” reflects our belief that early education should be inspiring, engaging, and joyful.
We are seeking to appoint an inspirational key stage one teacher for September 2026. We are committed to developing future teachers and this exciting opportunity would suit an ECT who has ambition, enthusiasm and a commitment to support all our children to continue to achieve to the best of their ability.
You will:
- Put pupils at the heart of all they do, sharing high expectations for all.
- Have a positive, caring and approachable manner
- Be a reflective practitioner with a ‘can do’ attitude and outlook
- Understand how to create a positive and inspiring learning environment
- Understand how to remove barriers and adapt learning to meet the needs of all learners
- Be able to use your knowledge of the curriculum to make learning irresistible for infant aged children
- Have excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate high expectations of children’s learning and behaviour, and of yourself
- Be a reflective practitioner, who is always seeking to improve themselves and our provision for our children
- Have a great sense of humour, and can work effectively in a team
We can offer you:
- Wonderful children who enjoy learning and parents who are supportive of the school
- The opportunity to work as part of an experienced year group team
- Strong support for your professional development, including a bespoke induction programme and ongoing coaching and mentoring
- A positive, fun working environment where we collaborate, share and support each other to make sure all children achieve their very best.
We would love to meet you and show you what makes Denmead a special place to work.
Please phone the school office on 02392 262717 to arrange a visit or for an informal conversation with our Headteacher, Gill Bryant.
Application procedure:
For an application pack, please contact Senior Admin Officer, Clare Zahra on adminoffice@denmead-inf.hants.sch.uk or call 02392 262717.
Completed applications should be sent to Senior Admin Officer, Clare Zahra, via adminoffice@denmead-inf.hants.sch.uk
Closing date: Monday 20th April 2026 at Midday
Interviews: Monday 27th April 2026
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
