Year 1 Class Teacher
Are you an organised and impactful class teacher?
Do you have a vision for implementing continuous provision in Year 1?
Would you like to work within a small but successful team, in our one-form entry village school?
We are looking for a class teacher for September 2025.
Byfleet Primary is a small one-form entry, 'good' OFSTED-rated school, situated close to Byfleet Village, within walking distance to the train station & the historic Brooklands Museum, and a short distance from the A3, M25 and M3 . We form one of eight schools in EEEA (Engage Enrich Excel Academy) Trust and benefit from regular collaboration and professional development.
We are an outward-looking school, and provide our children with a fully mapped out curriculum and an additional adult in every classroom. We have dedicated, specialist teachers for Spanish and PE and have a swimming pool onsite with a large field and playing fields, and developing forest school area. Our children's behaviour is impeccable and staff are welcoming, hard-working & committed to making Byfleet Primary the happy place it is.
What are we looking for?
A dynamic, forward-thinking teacher who:
- is keen to set up continuous provision to deliver the Year 1 curriculum, incorporating learning in our indoor classroom and large outdoor learning area
- is creative in using resources to develop children's independence, problem solving and promote curiosity
- is organised, works well with their time and meets deadlines
- can make learning exciting and plan lessons that inspire our children, whilst retaining the rigour of the basic skills
- seeks opportunities to make the children's experience of school memorable and worthwhile
- is a leader, self-directed, highly motivated and willing to try new ideas
What can we offer?
- a Teaching Assistant in every classroom
- in excess of 10% ring-fenced PPA each week
- dedicated subject leadership release time
- children who are well-behaved, enthusiastic to share their learning and respectful
- a supportive community and governors, collegiate staff body and ambitious SLT
- onsite parking, free tea and coffee and a strong consideration for wellbeing, including Employee Assist Programme
- opportunities for regular ongoing CPD
- a 2-week May half term break (an extra week off to support your wellbeing!)
- a dedicated wellbeing day PLUS a dedicated report writing day each year (because we care about your work/life balance)
We would love to show you around our wonderful school - please contact the school office to book this in.
ECTs are welcome to apply.
Start date: September 2025
Contract: Permanent
Salary: MPS
Closing date: Wednesday 18th June 2025
We warmly welcome visits to our school if you wish to see the great things we get up to at Byfleet Primary before applying!
Safeguarding Statement: Byfleet Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search. The online search is not part of the shortlisting process, and candidates will have the chance to address any issues of concern in the interview.