Early Years Class Teacher

Thank you for your interest in De Havilland Primary School.

De Havilland Primary School is a rapidly improving school so you will be joining the school at a very exciting time in its development.

Our vision is that De Havilland will become a primary school of excellence, where every child is both challenged and supported to achieve their potential. We believe every child should be inspired by a rich and varied curriculum which focuses on establishing the highest standard of core skills, whilst developing independent and flexible learners.

We are a well - resourced two-form entry primary school situated in the heart of Hatfield with excellent transport links into / from London, we are also close to the M25. You can visit our school website on www.dehavilland.herts.sch.uk for further information about the school.

The school serves a socially, culturally and ethnically diverse community.  We have high expectations for our pupils and want to ensure that we provide the best possible education so that our pupils achieve academically and have the best possible start to their secondary school education.

The governors and myself are committed to the well-being and continuing professional development of all members of staff. We are part of the Danes Educational Trust who have a track record of excellent pupil attainment and achievement and we are able to offer exceptional professional development opportunities both within the Trust and School.

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues within school to continuously develop their skills, pursue professional excellence, and are able to enable pupils to make excellent progress. If this is you then we would be delighted to receive your application.

If you would like to organise a visit to the school or if you would like to discuss any position in more detail then please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@danesedtrust.org.uk.

Danes Educational Trust

Danes Educational Trust currently comprises nine schools: St Clement Danes School, Croxley Danes School, Chancellor’s School, Onslow St Audrey’s School, De Havilland Primary School and Elstree Screen Arts Academy, Ascot Road Primary School, Jupiter Primary School, Lanchester Primary School. Dr Josephine Valentine OBE is the CEO of the Danes Educational Trust. She was Headteacher of St Clement Danes School for 20 years.  She is a National Leader in Education, a DfE Advisor and has oversight of all nine schools.  If appointed, you will benefit from working within an established, outstanding Trust.

The Trust’s core values are:

• We value joy in working, teaching and learning together

• We encourage everyone within our Trust to feel optimistic about the future and how they can shape it

• We support all individuals in developing resilience to enable them to respond to change and grow as a result

• We value and support the wellbeing of all individuals who learn and work in our schools

• We provide equality of opportunity and experience for all

• We provide a safe and secure learning environment for all

Mr David Bostock

Headteacher

www.dehavilland.herts.sch.uk

Please visit the rest of our website to learn more about our vision, our schools and the opportunities which exist to work within our trust.

Websites – www.daneseducationaltrust.org.uk

Current vacancies across Danes Educational Trust.