St Matthew’s CE Primary School

South Street, Ponders End, Enfield EN3 4LA

Tel: 020 8804 1666

Email: office@st-matthews.enfield.sch.uk

“Let Your Light Shine” (Matthew 5:16)

Class Teacher Vacancy

Salary: Outer London Teacher Pay Scale £37,870 - £50,474 (M1 - M6)

Start Date: Required from September 2026

Applications welcome from ECTs

St Matthew’s is a one form entry primary in Ponders End, serving a vibrant and diverse community, where families often face significant challenges. We are more than just a school - we are a supportive, caring family, driven by a shared sense of community and purpose, who believe in the power of education to transform lives. Our mission is to provide every child with strong foundations for a bright and fulfilling future.

We are committed to providing the best for our children; fostering a safe, happy, and nurturing learning environment where our children can flourish, not only academically but also socially, emotionally & spiritually. Our vision goes beyond teaching an engaging, rich curriculum - we aim to equip our pupils with essential life skills, resilience, and the confidence to achieve their dreams.

We are looking for a passionate, creative and dedicated teacher with a genuine desire to make a difference to children’s lives. Someone who brings positivity, a sense of humour, and a ‘can-do’ attitude. If you can inspire and engage young minds, embrace challenges with enthusiasm, and are eager to immerse yourself in a small, exciting school community, then this is where you need to be! Come and help us to shape the future.

We can offer you:

• A “beautifully inclusive school” (Ofsted 2023) with a vibrant and diverse school community;

• Enthusiastic learners with high standards of behaviour, who are proud of their school;

• A supportive, welcoming and dedicated staff team and governing body;

• An evolving, exciting curriculum, reflecting the diversity of our school community;

• A rich CPD offer, with the freedom to trail initiatives and be innovative;

• Our commitment to supporting staff wellbeing and improving teacher workload;

• An opportunity to make a positive contribution to a school on an exciting journey.

The Governors of St Matthew’s are equal opportunities employers, committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and encourage applications from teachers from under-represented groups. Applications are welcomed from teachers with experience in EYFS, KS1 or KS2, as well as ECTs looking to begin their career in a nurturing and ambitious school.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact our Office Manager, Sue Michael, on office@st-matthews.enfield.sch.uk or 020 8804 1666 to arrange your visit.

Please complete the LDBS Application Form below. The Job Description and Person Specification can be found below.

Closing Date: Thursday 23rd April 2026 at 5pm
Shortlisting: Successful applicants will be notified by 6pm on Friday 24th April 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 28th April 2026

St Matthew’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to safer recruitment practice and will undertake pre-employment and online checks before any appointment is confirmed.