Class Teacher (with Year Group Leader responsibility)

Salary information: MPR - UPR, £36,413 - £53,994 per annum + TLR 2a or b (depending on experience) 
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Start date: January 2026

“This is a happy and welcoming school.”

“There are clear routines that children follow in lessons. These help to create a calm and mostly purposeful learning environment in classrooms.” (Ofsted, 2023).

Minet Infant and Nursery School is looking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic class teacher (with Year Group Leader responsibility) who is committed to achieving the very best for all children. Minet is a four-form entry school in the heart of the Hayes area of Hillingdon. The school proudly serves a diverse community and our motto is ‘Raising Aspirations,’ so that all children thrive and meet their potential. We do this in an inclusive and friendly environment with high expectations at its heart.

The successful candidate will:

• Have high expectations and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child;
• A desire to make a difference to the lives of children and provide them with a safe and caring learning environment;
• Have experience of working with the relevant age groups;
• Demonstrate excellent practice and be creative, innovative and reflective;
• Have the ability to motivate and inspire children throughout their learning journey;
• Be self-motivated and able to work from their own initiative;
• Be committed to working in partnership with other teachers, parents/ carers and the community;
• Be committed to their own professional development;
• Be capable of inspiring, challenging, supporting and empowering other members of staff;
• Be resilient with a good sense of humour.

What we can offer as a school:

• A caring and friendly school environment;
• Happy, well-behaved and motivated children who enjoy learning;
• Excellent support from a dedicated group of staff;
• 15% joint PPA time with year group teachers plus additional management time each week;
• Senior leaders who are supportive and committed to promoting staff wellbeing;
• A range of excellent professional and personal development opportunities including weekly training sessions;
• An employee assistance programme (EAP);
• Career pathways to further leadership roles;
• Excellent school facilities in a recently refurbished school building;
• Inset day refreshments/lunch;

End of term celebratory events.

Please visit our school website to find out more - https://www.minetinfants.org.uk/. We also warmly welcome visits to the school or we can arrange a Teams meeting if preferred. Please contact the school to arrange.

Would you like to join our team? We welcome your application.

Application instructions: When writing your ‘Personal Statement,’ please address all the requirements set out in the Personal Specification in the same order as presented.

Closing date: Friday 26th September 2025 at Noon
Interview date: Monday 6th October 2025

Safeguarding Statement: Minet Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks. References will be requested before interview if you are shortlisted.