Upper KS2 Class Teacher (Job Share)
Start Date: 5th January 2026
Hours: Part time. 2 days a week (Mon & Tues)
Salary: Teacher Main Pay Scale (£34,398-£41,075 FTE)
Contract: Temporary
About Us: St Johns CofE Primary School, Dorking provides a happy, safe and nurturing environment where children are encouraged to do their best and where everyone is valued and respected.
What we offer:
· GST TMPS Salary
· Wonderful pupils who love learning
· Excellent resources and spacious classrooms/grounds
· Supportive school team, senior leadership and local governing body
· Opportunities to lead in a curriculum area
In addition to providing a great working environment, benefits include:
· An exciting opportunity to work within a successful Multi Academy Trust
· Employee Assistance Programme
About you:
You will be a talented enthusiastic Teacher with the ability to inspire both pupils and colleagues. As part of our energetic and welcoming team, you will enthuse and motivate students to strive for success while maintaining a healthy learning environment for all children within the school. We welcome those with a proven track record of achievement in a KS2 school environment, encouraging applications from both Primary and Junior settings.
This role will include:
· Planning and assessing pupil’s learning using knowledge of school policies, schemes of work and National Curriculum requirements for the relevant curriculum areas.
· Taking responsibility for implementing school policies and practices, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, health and safety and child protection.
Providing resources for teaching within a year group.
· Using school policy and National Curriculum requirements to set clear targets for improvement of pupils’ achievement and monitor pupils’ progress towards those targets.
· Working as a member of a team, planning co-operatively, sharing information, ideas and expertise.
· Securing a good standard of pupil behaviour in the classroom through establishing appropriate rules and high expectations of discipline which pupils respect.
· Liaising effectively with pupils’ parents/carers.
· Showing a commitment to the wider life of the school including the running of clubs/supporting school events.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Degree & Teaching Qualification.
Experience of working with Primary/Junior aged children
Preferably 2 year+ teaching experience.
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
A good knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and its means of delivery.
High standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to work as a team.
Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
Visits to the school are both welcomed and encouraged and prospective candidates should contact the School Office to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Applications should be made using the attached application form via My New Term (CVs are not acceptable)
Application Close date: Wednesday 15th October 2025 at midnight
Interview date: Week commencing 20th October 2025
Please note that the school reserves the right to interview suitable candidates prior to the application close date. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced level DBS check.
Safeguarding Statement: The Good Shepherd Trust and Surrey Hills Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our employment practices reflect this commitment.