Class Teacher - Maternity cover
Commencing 01.09.2025 – 31.08.2026
Fringe Teachers Main Pay Scale £33,075-£45,037
We are seeking an exceptional classroom practitioner with a creative approach to teaching to join our team as maternity cover from September 2025, for approximately one year, dependent upon the member of staff on maternity leave
Epsom Downs will be joining Greensand Multi Academy Trust in the summer term 2025 and staff will be contracted as employees of the trust. This is an exciting time and a significant step forward, as the school becomes part of a supportive network of schools committed to enhancing educational standards, sharing expertise, and providing additional resources for both staff and students.
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, who will collaborate closely with their Phase Team, our Headteacher, and Deputy.
Role Overview
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated professional to:
• Lead and contribute to the development of an engaging and forward-thinking curriculum
• Inspire and motivate students through creative and effective teaching approaches
• Support the delivery of strategic learning initiatives across the school, promoting a positive and collaborative learning environment
• Continuously develop teaching practice to deliver engaging and interactive lessons that foster student growth and achievement
Candidate Profile
• All teachers have subject responsibility (except Early Career Teachers).
• 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.
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.
The closing date for this vacancy is 19th May at midday
With interviews being held on 22nd May
Please note these dates when applying.
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, and for the successful candidate will form the basis of proceeding with a DBS check.
Epsom Downs Community School is an equal opportunities employer, and selects staff on merit, irrespective of race, sex, disability or age. We are proud to embrace diversity and foster an inclusive environment where every individual – child and staff - feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We are committed to promoting equality in all aspects of school life, ensuring that staff, regardless of background, ethnicity, gender, or ability, has equal access to opportunities and support.
For further details please see the class teacher profile attached to this advert. All applications should be made on the Surrey County Council application form – CVs are not acceptable. Please submit the same electronically.