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School: Epsom Downs Community School and Early Years Centre

Location: St Leonard's Road, Epsom Downs, Surrey KT18 5RJ

Location: St Leonard's Road, Epsom Downs, Surrey KT18 5RJ

School: Epsom Downs Community School and Early Years Centre , Model.VacancyDetailsModel.SchoolName, Model.VacancyDetailsModel.SchoolName)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Salary: TBC

Hours: Full Time

Posted: 7th February 2025

Posted: 7th February 2025

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Expires: 10th March 2025 12:00 PM

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Job ID: 1465986

Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates

Job Reference: AS/CP/02/2025

Key Stage 2 Class Teacher / Potential Computing lead

Permanent from September 2025

We are seeking an exceptional classroom practitioner with a creative approach to teaching to join our team on a permanent basis from September 2025.

Located on the edge of the renowned Epsom Downs racecourse, our diverse and vibrant Primary School offers a unique learning environment. We are a large, well-resourced school with state-of-the-art outdoor play areas, a small farm where children participate from Year 1 onwards, two Nature World/Forest School areas, a Music room, Library, and an outdoor beach. For more details about our site and our values, including our Nurture approach, please visit our website.

This role is for a class teacher, preferably with Key Stage 2 experience, who will collaborate closely with their Phase Team, our Headteacher, and Deputy. We are also seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Computing Lead to drive our digital education forward. If you are passionate about inspiring young minds in the world of technology, this role is ideal for you.

Role Overview

We are looking for a passionate and skilled computing professional to:

• Lead and develop the Computing curriculum

• Inspire students through innovative technological education

• Drive strategic technological learning across the school

• Expertise in delivering engaging computing and digital skills learning

Candidate Profile

• All teachers have subject responsibility (except Early Career Teachers).

• Ideal for candidates with deep computing knowledge and passion.

• If you are an Early Career Teacher, we offer comprehensive support for professional development. You would be supported into this role in your second year.

Key Responsibilities

• Subject Leadership in Computing

• Develop cutting-edge curriculum content

• Support and mentor teaching staff

• Ensure high-quality technological education

• Create opportunities for students to explore digital innovation

School Culture and Achievements

Following our recent successful Ofsted inspection, where we were deemed a "good school with outstanding features," we are seeking a passionate educator who shares our commitment to providing an exciting and supportive learning environment. Our goal is for pupils to feel safe, supported, and inspired to achieve their full potential.

Our school offers a dynamic curriculum that fosters enthusiasm for learning, with enrichment activities such as gardening, practical skills training, and educational visits that make education both engaging and meaningful. Join our dedicated team and be part of a school community that values emotional support, high-quality teaching, and holistic student development.

Do you have

• creative teaching skills with solid experience?

• high expectations of pupils’ attainment and behaviour?

• the ability to motivate and inspire others?

We can offer you

• a friendly and supportive team.

• Professional Development opportunities.

• a vibrant environment with quality resources.

If you enjoy challenge, innovation and change, have confidence in your own ability and a good sense of humour, then Epsom Downs is the school for you.

We warmly invite you to visit our school to see first-hand what makes us unique. To arrange a visit, please call our office—we’d love to show you around!

Commitment to Safeguarding:

At Epsom Downs, the safety and wellbeing of our children is our top priority. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in our commitment to safeguarding the welfare of every child in our care.

Join Our Inclusive Community:

Epsom Downs Community School is an equal opportunities employer, and selects staff on merit, irrespective of race, sex, disability or age. We are a strong and effective team that works closely together to ensure we support each other in each of our roles to produce a high class and nurturing learning environment for all of our children

How to Apply:

To apply, please download and complete the Surrey County Council standard application form and submit it through our application portal. Please note we do not accept CVs. Applications will be considered upon receipt, and we may interview and appoint before the advertised closing date.

The closing date for this vacancy is Monday 10th March at Midday

with interviews being held on Thursday 13th March

Please note the interview date when applying.

If you’d prefer for references to be requested after the interview, please state this clearly in your application and cover letter.

We look forward to hearing from you and welcoming a new member to our team!

Safeguarding Statement:

Epsom Downs Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a requirement for the successful applicant to undertake a school issued Enhanced DBS check, subscribe to the update service and accept the responsibility for providing and safeguarding the welfare of all pupils and children. ID documents and evidence of address will need to be produced at interview; which for the successful candidate will form the basis of proceeding with a DBS check.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All Epsom Downs employees are deemed to be in regulated activity with children and as such, all offers of employment are subject the above mentioned check and any other deemed necessary by the school. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a declaration regarding offences and have references requested (unless agreed otherwise), prior to the interview.

Epsom Downs Community School and Early Years Centres is committed to being an equal opportunities employer promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which we treat our visitors and volunteers.

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