About this role
Class Teacher (KS1 - Maternity Cover - full academic year commencing on 1st September 2026)
About the role
Full time, maternity cover (1-year fixed term)
Main Pay Scale 1 - 6
KS1 teacher
Start date, 1st September 2026
Grove Road is a successful, 2 form entry, primary school in the heart of the Tring countryside. We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic teacher to join our talented team. Part of an established local Multi-Academy Trust, we can offer exciting opportunities as well as excellent induction and good career development. The Trust offers rich opportunities for purposeful collaboration with both primary and secondary colleagues.
If you are:
- a talented teacher with a positive and optimistic outlook
- resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks
- willing to take risks and learn from the outcomes
- someone who enjoys supporting children to learn and have the ability to take them beyond their own capabilities
- someone who enjoys working with, and contributing to a team
- someone who is excited by the prospect of working alongside other schools within the Trust- to share ideas and gain additional professional development
…then we would really like to meet you and explain why Grove Road should be the next step in your career journey.
We are looking for an organised and creative teacher who has the ability to motivate and engage children in their learning.
We have high expectations of all our pupils and the right candidates would demonstrate the ability to meet the needs of all children in their care through effective adaptation and inclusive practice. The team at Grove Road is welcoming and supportive and we offer excellent CPD.
Grove Road Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; qualifications; identity (including online check) and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two references.
If you have lived outside the UK within the last 5 years, you will be required to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct or a police certificate from the country/countries you have resided in. Kindly note that this is at the expense of the candidate, as well as any costs involved for translating into English.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Further information can also be found on our school website. Please contact Mandy Lyons for further details and to arrange a visit.