Class Teacher (maternity cover)

Merryhills Primary School

Bincote Road

Enfield

EN2 7RE

Tel:      020 8363 1403

Email:  office@merryhills.org.uk

Merryhills Primary School is looking to appoint a reflective, hardworking, creative and dedicated teacher who has high standards and aspirations for all children and for themselves. We believe we provide a gateway to enable our children to achieve their full potential, offering a first-rate curriculum alongside a whole-school ethos of respect, curiosity and inclusivity. We are looking to recruit a teacher for a class in Key Stage 2.

This role is suitable for Early Career Teachers and the successful applicant will join a welcoming, hardworking team who are passionate about our school. Merryhills is a supportive environment where staff strive to create opportunities for themselves and each other and are committed to securing positive outcomes for children.

We are looking for a teacher who:

·                   Demonstrates high expectations.

·                   Believes that all children can succeed and will support all children to reach their potential.

·                   Shares our school values and can embed them within their teaching.

·                   Is creative, innovative and passionate about learning.

·                   Is organised, team players and are keen to contribute to the life of the school and wider community.

Salary:                 MPS1 (£37,870) – MPS6 (£50,474) Outer London

Hours:                  Full time

Contract type:      Maternity Cover

Start Date:           November 2025

Please ensure your supporting statement demonstrates how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the person specification and job description for this role. Additionally, we encourage you to review the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy, available on our website: https://www.merryhills.net/docs/policies/2024_Child_protection_and_safeguarding_policy.pdf

Please refer to the Attigo website for other policies: https://attigoacademytrust.co.uk/Policies/

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Closing date: Tuesday 23^rd September 2025 at 9:00am (any applications received after this time will not be accepted)

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 30^th September 2025.

The Trust reserves the right to interview candidates at any stage of the application process; therefore, early applications are encouraged. If a suitable appointment is made, the vacancy may close earlier than the advertised deadline.

All schools and services in Enfield are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all workers and employees within Enfield are expected to share this commitment. All candidates are required to complete the school’s ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ declaration and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Further information about the disclosure can be found at www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and- barring-service

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