We are seeking a KS2 classroom teacher to join our friendly and supportive team as maternity cover .

We offer a strong foundation in a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted November 2022) which is ready for an exciting future as we prepare our children for the opportunities and challenges which lie ahead. This role is a fixed term role  until 23rd July 2027.

Located on the beautiful borders of Surrey and West Sussex, Felbridge Primary School has a traditional ‘village’ feel, with excellent transport links to London, Gatwick and the south coast. We encourage you to visit

so that you can see for yourself all we have to offer!

Felbridge Primary School joined Tandridge Learning Trust from September 2024 and as such, you will have the support of a professional shared services team, enthusiastic and passionate school-based staff and committed local governors, who are all keen to warmly welcome you. As a community, we work together to create a

caring, inclusive environment in which pupils can grow intellectually, emotionally, and socially.

We can offer:

• Children who love their learning.

• Highly committed and dedicated staff who want the best for every child in our care

• A modern school set alongside a beautiful, historic building, with plenty of outdoor space including its

own woodland and history aplenty!

• Supportive and forward-thinking colleagues within school and the MAT as a whole

• Good induction and training opportunities

• Trust focus on staff wellbeing and support

• Staff discount scheme

Job Description:

The below profile describes the general nature of work performed at this level as set out in the job family. It is not intended to be a detailed list of all duties and responsibilities which may be required. The role will be further defined by annual objectives, which will be developed with the role holder. The Trust reserves the right to review and amend the job families on a regular basis.

Job Purpose

To carry out the professional duties of a Class Teacher.

To work in partnership with the Headteacher to create an achievement culture where all children receive high quality education.

To lead and support staff in developing good practice in all aspects of a curriculum subject in line with school assessment policy with a view to raising standards.

To support the success and continuous improvement of the School and the Trust, ensuring that visions

and values are shared, promoted and pupils achieve excellent outcomes.

Key Outputs

To ensure and plan a high-quality learning experiences according to educational needs, meeting internal and external quality standards. Lessons to be planned using a variety of delivery methods which will stimulate learning and ensure progress appropriate to pupil needs and demands of the curriculum framework.

To assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of pupils.

To contribute to the discussion of the schools aims and policies and participate in the implementation of policies, plans, targets and practices.

To maintain good relationships with all those involved in the life of the school – staff, parents and governors.

To participate in the extra curricular programme

To develop, monitor and control resources.

To ensure effective liaison with parents and to attend Parents’ Evenings, meetings and events as specified in the school’s annual calendar.

To assist with personal care if required.

Safeguarding

• All staff have a responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children in line with the school

Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy .

Representative Accountabilities:

Non-Contact Monitoring Time

Review and draw up policies, schemes of work

Monitor progress using appropriate data ensuring high expectations for achievement and attainment.

Ensuring provision of an appropriate curriculum in accordance with the schools aims and policies

Work alongside colleagues across the school

Observe the implementation of a curriculum subject across the school

Undertake activities linked to a curriculum subject when they form part of a target in the School Improvement Plan

Prepare school-based In-Service Training (INSET) for colleagues when necessary

Professional Development

To take responsibility for one’s own professional development, attending courses if applicable.

To participate in arrangements for effective performance management.

To keep up to date with current developments in education.

Lead INSET sessions in the curriculum subject you are responsible for.

To support colleagues in their professional development.

Liaise as appropriate with colleagues, consultants and governors

School Improvement

To support the development of the school within the Trust and the wider community,

strengthening partnerships, promoting community cohesion and establishing a range of inclusive links with partners.

Work with the Senior Leadership Team to monitor and review the progress made on any relevant targets in the school improvement plan and to develop the next stages of the plan.

To identify opportunities for student engagement and enrichment in community activities

Advise the Senior Leadership Team of any particular issues that should be included in the School Improvement Plan.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The Ministry of Justice’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will carry out an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information as part of its safer recruitment procedures. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Data Protection Act and the school’s safeguarding policies.

 Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances of your offences. We undertake to discuss any matter revealed in a DBS check with you before withdrawing a conditional offer of employment.