Class Teacher
Aragon Primary School, Morden, Surrey, SM4 4QU10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £40,317.00 - £52,300.00 Annually (FTE) MPS (Inner London)
Class Teacher job summary
Are you an enthusiastic, reflective and ambitious teacher looking to make a meaningful difference in a thriving school community?
Aragon is a warm, inclusive and ambitious school where children are at the heart of everything we do. This is a rare opportunity to join a forward‑thinking, supportive and high‑achieving school where staff feel valued, children flourish, and professional growth is genuinely prioritised.
This post is initially offered as a one‑year fixed‑term contract, with the potential for extension subject to school need.
We are seeking a teacher who:
- Has high expectations for all pupils and a strong commitment to securing excellent outcomes.
- Creates a warm, inclusive and engaging classroom environment.
- Is reflective, proactive and keen to contribute to our forward‑thinking culture.
- Has secure subject knowledge across the primary curriculum, including a clear understanding of progression.
- Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
- Demonstrates excellent communication, organisation and classroom management skills.
- Values teamwork and enjoys working within a highly supportive staff community.
Whether you are an ECT or an experienced teacher, we welcome applications from those eager to grow professionally and make a lasting impact.
We believe that a school’s success is built on the strength of its people. That’s why we are committed to supporting the well-being of our staff, recognising that work-life balance is essential to a thriving, productive team. We offer a variety of initiatives to help reduce workload, such as shared planning across our trust and policies that help to reduce unnecessary admin tasks for staff.
In addition to a positive and supportive work environment, we offer a range of benefits, including Benenden Healthcare, the Cycle to Work Scheme, and the Legacy Childcare Voucher Scheme. We also understand the importance of personal events and extend flexibility to our staff when needed.
What We Offer:
- A positive, caring school ethos that truly feels like a community, with a focus on collaboration and mutual support.
- A strong commitment to staff well-being, ensuring a healthy work-life balance and the necessary support for success.
- High-quality mentoring and guidance for Early Career Teachers, setting you up for a fulfilling and successful teaching career.
- Tailored professional development opportunities, allowing you to grow and advance within your career.
- A collaborative, team-oriented environment where all contributions are valued and shared learning experiences are central to our approach.
- Close professional links with Glenthorne High School and Abbey Primary School through the Willow Learning Trust, opening doors for further professional growth.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Willow Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to protecting our pupils and staff and therefore have a rigorous recruitment process which includes assessing candidates’ suitability to work with children, we expect all staff to share this commitment. The Trust will complete an online check on shortlisted candidates, as recommended in KCSIE and expect the successful candidate to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Aragon Primary School
- School type
- Academies, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 623 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Aragon Primary School website
Aragon Primary School is a thriving and inclusive school in the London Borough of Merton, educating pupils from Nursery to Year 6. As part of the Willow Learning Trust, the school benefits from strong collaboration across the trust while maintaining a clear identity at the heart of its local community. Aragon has been recognised for its high standards, strong relationships and a culture where pupils are encouraged to be ambitious, curious and proud of their learning.
Children are at the heart of every decision we make. Our pupils are happy, confident and proud of their school. Strong relationships between staff and pupils create a calm, purposeful environment where children feel safe, supported and ready to learn. We hold high expectations for all, and our pupils respond with excellent behaviour, kindness and a strong sense of responsibility.
We are proud that our pupils achieve highly, with outcomes consistently above national averages. Our recent Ofsted inspection recognised the strength of our curriculum, the exemplary behaviour of our pupils and the culture of care and high expectations that defines Aragon.
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