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Advert Description for TIH111551LA

The Causeway
Buntingford
Hertfordshire
SG9 9EU
View phone number on teachinherts.com

Part time
Year 3 Class Teacher
Pay details: Main Pay Scale.
Start date: 4th Jan 2027

Loving to learn, learning to love. For every child a chance to shine.

About the role:

Layston C of E First School is a small and nurturing school set within rural Hertfordshire for children aged 4-9 years. Our school has extensive grounds where we enjoy outdoor learning, Forest School and a creative curriculum. The children are put at the centre of a compassionate Christian community. Children say they feel safe, happy and enjoy learning at Layston. The school is built on three pillars: Christian Ethos, Forest School and Nurture.

"Pupils develop resilience, patience and team-working skills during their regular sessions in the school's forest area. They demonstrate compassion and empathy by living out their school values and letting their 'light shine' out into the community, such as performing in the local area and raising money for a school abroad." (Ofsted 2026)

''Relationships between adults and pupils are exceptionally positive. There is a very strong culture of welcome and inclusion. Everyone feels cherished and all pupils and adults flourish.'' (SIAMS 2019 - judged excellent) 

We are looking to appoint a part time Y3 teacher who is passionate about education to join our friendly, supportive and enthusiastic school team.  We are seeking an inspiring and innovative individual who can engage and motivate those around them. The successful candidate will need to be approachable and hands on, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. This would be combined with the drive and commitment to continue to move the school forwards.

The ideal candidate will be:

A strong, dynamic and flexible teacher who will motivate, nurture and inspire our children.

Passionate on matters relating to Primary Education and inclusion.

Able to teach excellent and engaging lessons.

Empathic, resilient and supportive to families, children and staff.

Able to challenge themselves in order to secure high achievement for all pupils regardless of their starting point.

What we can offer you…

An engaged, motivated and friendly staff team who are proud of their school and work collaboratively for it to thrive.

Well behaved children with a love for learning who feel they belong.

An environment where we all care and respect each other and our school.

A philosophy of Forest School, Nurture and Christian Ethos.

An experienced governing board who work collaboratively with the school.

Commitment to support your continual professional development.

Visit the school:

We would encourage you to visit our school. Please call the school office on View phone number on teachinherts.com to arrange a mutually convenient time.

We reserve the right to appoint early if we find a suitable applicant before the closing date.

Key dates for your diary:

Closing date:   Friday 25th September at 9:00am        
Shortlisting date:   Friday 25th September  
Interview date:    Wednesday 30th September   

Layston C of E First School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will require an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

Closing date: 25/09/2026 09:00:00
Interview date: 30/09/2026

Layston School is in a beautiful rural situation on the outskirts of, and overlooking, Buntingford. The school is spacious and well resourced with a large school field and creative play areas. We have on site a forest school, wild life and pond area, allotment and sensory garden.  We run a nurture group accredited by the National Nurture Group Association. Our school is a co-educational, voluntary controlled, Church of England school. This Church connection and Christian ethos are important to the school today. The three pillars of Christian ethos, Forest School and Nurture underpin all we do enabling each child to reach their unique potential within our respectful and caring school community. Our age range is 4 to 9 years. Admission arrangements are managed by Herts County Council. We are part of a three tier system, which comprises five first schools. These First Schools feed into two Middle Schools, which are Edwinstree School in Buntingford and Ralph Sadleir School in Puckeridge. These in turn normally send children to Freman College Upper School, at the age of 13 years.  

For more information and to apply online :

Closing date: 25/09/2026 09:00:00
Interview date: 30/09/2026