We are seeking to appoint an experienced Reception Classroom Teacher from April 2026 to join our enthusiastic and dedicated team.
You will be joining a friendly, forward-thinking Trust at an exciting time in its development and will enjoy our many staff benefits .
Part time applicants can be accepted.
We can offer
Happy, motivated children, bursting with enthusiasm and pride for their school
A welcoming, supportive environment with good parental engagement
Supportive, talented and forward-thinking colleagues within our school and the MAT as a whole
A Trust-wide focus on staff wellbeing and support
Excellent opportunities to further your career development
A beautiful school set on the edge of the North Downs, with great facilities and outdoor spaces
Strong partnerships with all stakeholders
You will demonstrate a commitment to:
Promoting the school ethos and expectations at all times with passion and commitment
Providing a model of ‘excellence’ as a teacher, inspiring and motivating all
Sustaining high expectations and build consistent excellence practice in teaching, learning and assessment
Building positive relationships/partnerships with staff, pupils and parents
Striving to ‘go the extra mile’ for the benefit of children’s outcomes
We believe that local schools working positively together can transform the life chances of young people in our community, enabling them to thrive and succeed. If you are passionate about delivering the highest quality education for our pupils and you have a strong sense of community, then we would warmly welcome your application.
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 Responsibilities
As a Class Teacher, being an exemplar of good practice in terms of your own teaching and organisation and to carry out the duties as laid out in The School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and professional standards for teachers
To ensure and plan a high-quality learning experiences according to educational needs, meeting internal and external quality 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
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
To participate in the extra curricular programme
To develop, monitor and control
To ensure effective liaison with parents and to attend Parents’ Evenings, meetings and events as specified in the school’s annual calendar.
Non-Contact Monitoring Time
Review and draw up policies, schemes of work
Monitor progress using appropriate data ensuring high expectations for achievement and
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 principal responsibility for one’s own professional development, attending courses if
To participate in arrangements for effective performance
To keep up to date with current developments in
Lead INSET sessions in the curriculum subject you are responsible
To support colleagues in their professional
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
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.
Safeguarding
To communicate and consult with appropriate staff and others, regarding the welfare of individual students
All staff have a responsibility to promote and safeguard the welfare of children in line with the school Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the recruitment process once a suitable candidate is appointed. Visits welcome.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, subject to the filtering rules which ‘protect’
certain spent convictions and cautions from disclosure