Class Teacher
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Salary information: MPR3 - MPR5, £41,935 - £46,800 per annum (dependent upon experiene)
Start date: January 2027 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
Are you a teacher who has completed their 2-year ECT and is looking for a new challenge?
Hayes Park School is a successful three-form entry, multi-cultural school with a Nursery and a Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) for autism. We are wonderfully resourced, with a range of IT devices for our pupils, lovely green spaces, Platinum award for our Outdoor Play and Learning Programme and an eco-dome. We have recently undergone an Ofsted inspection under the new framework and have been graded as ‘exceptional’ for personal development and wellbeing and ‘strong’ in every other area.
We are an inclusive, friendly, caring place of learning in which all students are treated with respect and tolerance and are prepared for life-long learning. Our goal is to create an atmosphere of mutual support where we learn from each other and achieve well together. The school encourages the values of Perseverance, Respect, Excellence and Partnership (PREP).
We have a rare opportunity for a great teacher (professional, nurturing, friendly, with a good sense of humour) to join our vibrant team (we have some flexibility on year group). If this is you, please see the attached job description and person specification.
What we offer our staff:
- Wonderful children and families who are engaged with learning.
- Excellent behaviour.
- Focused career development (praised by Ofsted).
- Teaching teams who work collaboratively to share expertise and workload.
- A professional environment in which to work with a focus on the wellbeing of staff and children.
- Employee assistance package offering free advice and support.
- The option of PPA from home.
- A school that is innovative and continuously seeks opportunities to further improve and develop.
- A forward-thinking leadership team who are research-led.
- Tea and coffee!
- Outer-London pay scale.
If we have not quite convinced you to apply yet, here is what our stakeholders say about us:
‘I think the school is a perfect school. I love this school.’ (Pupil questionnaire)
‘This school makes me brave’ (Pupil questionnaire)
‘I feel that I am listened to and my hard work acknowledged. I feel I am given opportunities to develop myself professionally and contribute towards the development of the school. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.’ (Staff questionnaire)
‘I am proud to come to school each day and call myself a member of staff at HPS. All staff are friendly; we are a team! Leaders are mindful and care about workload. This is a fabulous place to work and equally, a fantastic place to send your children.’ (Staff questionnaire)
‘Head teacher is brilliant. Teachers are as well. Excellent school and very good communication from teachers. All staff are very friendly and helpful. My children have been at the school for years and no problems. Would definitely recommend to other parents as it’s an outstanding and very friendly school. 5 stars.’ (Parent questionnaire)
‘Staff feel well supported with workload and wellbeing.They enjoy working in the school and value opportunities for development. They share leaders' commitment to improving the life chances for all pupils at the school.’ (Ofsted 2026)
We would love to welcome you for a visit to our school so that you can experience this first-hand. Please contact the school office (office@hayesparkschool.co.uk or 02085736117) to make an appointment. In the meantime, take a look at our website (www.hayesparkschool.co.uk) or follow us on Instagram (@hayesparkschool).
Closing date: Monday 9th November 2026 at 9am
Further information: ‘To avoid disappointment, please apply ASAP since applications will be considered and interviewed upon receipt.’
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will: be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children; be subject to online searches as part of due diligence; have two references
sought pre-interview.
Appointments are subject to: an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including a barred list check); an identity check; a fitness and right to work in the UK check; a professional qualifications check and receipt of two references.