Class Teachers Required

Shape Futures in a School Steeped in History – Key Stage 2 Teacher Wanted!

Garden Suburb Junior School, Hampstead Garden Suburb, Barnet

Imagine teaching in a school where the very walls whisper tales of over a century of learning! Our charming main building, dating back to 1912 and resiliently surviving two World Wars, offers a truly unique and inspiring backdrop to your teaching career. While thoughtfully updated in 1960, its original character infuses our school with a sense of history and community unlike any other.

More than just a job, it's a chance to be part of a legacy. Located in the picturesque surroundings of Hampstead Garden Suburb, Garden Suburb Junior School is a thriving 2/3-form entry co-educational community junior school (ages 7-11) where our motto, ‘PER ARDUA AD ASTRA’ – ‘Reach for the Stars’ / ‘Work Hard to Succeed’, is truly lived by every member of our school family.

Despite the challenges of the current climate, we offer a truly rewarding environment:

• Enthusiastic and exceptionally well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn, listen respectfully, and engage thoughtfully in lessons.

• A broad curriculum and high academic standards where you can inspire a love of learning.

• A happy, caring, and inclusive environment where the rich cultural diversity of our community is celebrated and enriches everyone's experience.

• Supportive parents and governors who are actively involved in our school community.

• Excellent training and development opportunities provided by the school and the LA, empowering you to grow and excel.

• A long-standing, experienced, welcoming, and supportive staff team.

• The benefit of collaborative planning within our 3-form entry structure, allowing you to share expertise and innovate together.

• A shared vision to cultivate excellence and enjoyment in learning and teaching within a stimulating and caring environment where every achievement is celebrated.

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher, looking for a truly special opportunity? 

Do you thrive in a friendly, collaborative, and community-focused school? 

Are you excited by the prospect of educating wonderful children in a setting where history and innovation go hand-in-hand?

If so, we would be thrilled to hear from you! Come and contribute to the next chapter of our rich history and exciting future at Garden Suburb Junior School.

We are recruiting for:

• KS2 Class Teachers

• Permanent and fixed term/maternity cover contracts available

• We are looking for excellent classroom practitioners.

Garden Suburb Junior School is a friendly and successful Barnet Local Authority Community School with high standards of attainment and behaviour, judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and value the cultural diversity of our school community, promoting equality of opportunity for all.

Our school is attractively situated in Hampstead Garden Suburb with easy access to the underground.

Ready to join our extraordinary school?

Complete the online application form via: https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/

The Head Teacher, Mrs Eileen Bhavsar, warmly welcomes visits to the school. To arrange yours, please email or telephone: recruitment@gsjs.barnet.sch.uk /

020 8455 3269 Option 3.

Closing Date: Friday 10th April 2026 9:00am

Be part of our rich history and shape an even brighter future!