HIGHFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL
Full Time Class Teacher (MATERNITY COVER) – Required for September 2026
Contract: Fixed Term
Salary: MPS1 (£37,870) – MPS6 (£50,474) Outer London
Start date: September 2026
Highfield Primary School is an outstanding school. It is a happy, inclusive and successful three form entry school in Enfield, North London. We have wonderful children, dedicated staff and strong partnerships with our parents/carers. We believe in developing pupils with the skills to be great learners through a broad, balanced and creative curriculum. We are within walking distance from Winchmore Hill Overground Train Station and within easy access to the Piccadilly Line.
We are looking for a teacher who is:
● Enthusiastic, passionate and inspirational
● Committed to achieving the highest standards in teaching and learning
● Believes that every child can achieve and that education can make a difference
● Reflective, open to feedback and driven to be a consistently outstanding practitioner
● An excellent team member
We can offer you:
● Well-behaved and motivated children who are eager to learn
● A creative curriculum and well-resourced environment which welcomes innovation and new ideas
● A commitment to achieving a work/life balance for all staff whilst managing school workloads
All schools in Enfield are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all employees working at the school are expected to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact our School Office on 020 8360 2149 to arrange a visit.
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Closing Date: Noon on Thursday 30th April 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 5th May 2026
If we have not contacted you a week after the closing date, this means you have not been successful this time.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references are required for this post.
Please note CVs are not accepted.