Class Teacher / Potential PE lead
Permanent from September 2024
We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner with a creative approach to teaching to commence a permanent position from September 2024.
We are a diverse and vibrant Primary School set on the edge of the famous Epsom Downs racecourse. We are a large and well-resourced school with outside play areas equipped to the highest standard, we also have a small farm that the children work in from year 1 upwards; two Nature World / Forest School areas, a Music room, Library, and even an outdoor beach! Further details about our unique site and our values and Nurture approach can be obtained from our website.
This role is for a class teacher who will work in partnership with their Phase Team, our Head and Deputy. 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.
All our teachers have subject responsibility unless an ECT. Ideally, we are looking for a candidate with an interest in PE. Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and fostering a love for physical activity? Epsom Downs Community School is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to lead PE and join our sports team which consists of a PE Teaching Assistant (who supports with the admin and the attending of sporting events and competitions) and a sports coach. If you are an ECT with a real interest in physical education we would offer the necessary support to develop the successful candidate into this role in their second year. What we are looking for is a committed team player with vision and solid understanding of the strategies required to motivate and inspire our pupils.
Following our last successful Ofsted inspection, the inspectors deemed Epsom Downs Community School and Early Years as a good school with outstanding features Our school has big ambitions and has been approved for a new build High Coin SEND unit which opened in September 2023.
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.
The closing date for this vacancy is Thursday 2nd May at Midday with interviews being held on Tuesday 7th May.
Please note the interview date 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 welcome letter and 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.
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.