St Matthew’s CE Primary School

South Street, Ponders End, Enfield EN3 4LA

Tel: 0208 804 1666

Web: www.stmatthews-enfield.co.uk

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

Class Teacher

Salary: Outer London Teacher Pay Scale (M1 - M4)

Required from September 2025

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 trial 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 ECT’s looking to begin their career in a nurturing and ambitious school.

How to Apply

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

Please find the Job Description and Person Specification below.

To apply, please down the LDBS Application Form below. Completed Application Forms should be sent to office@st-matthews.enfield.sch.uk.

Closing date: Friday 18th April 2025 at 4pm
Short-listing: Successful applicants will be notified on Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Interviews: Thursday 24th April 2025

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.