Newly qualified teachers

Primary school opportunities

Although the pool system operates throughout the school year, you are advised to send your application to us at the earliest opportunity so we can provide headteachers with your details as soon as possible.

Once we have your application, your details will be available to headteachers, who may invite you to interview. By submitting a pool application, you are not committing yourself to working in Enfield. You will remain in the pool until you inform us that you have gained employment or no longer wish to be considered.

How to Apply

You can download an application here or request a hard copy by telephoning 020 8379 3381/72 or emailing teaching@enfield.gov.uk.

Please ensure that you read the job description (pdf, 40kb) and person specification (pdf, 32kb) before completing your form. You will also need to complete the reference request forms (Headteacher (doc, 27kb) and Initial Teacher Training Provider) (doc, 27kb).

Further advice on completing the application can be obtained at one of our Open Days.

Open Days

We offer two Open Days which will give you the opportunity to visit an Enfield school and

  • Question headteachers about what they are looking for in an applicant
  • Talk to serving NQTs about their job-hunting and first-year teaching experiences
  • Get guidance on completing the application form and succeeding at interview

For the dates of our Open Days, please see the Events page. They are for primary teacher trainees who will be looking for NQT positions in the coming year. To attend, please talk to us at your local careers fair, email teaching@enfield.gov.uk, or ring us on 020 8379 3381.