Class Teacher
The Echelford Primary School, Ashford, Surrey, TW15 1EXThis job expired on 13 October 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
13 October 2025 at 9am
Date listed
25 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
- Other leadership role
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 8 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- FTE £34,398 – £46,839 Main pay scale or £48,913 - £52,490 UPS pay scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
8 or more GCSEs or equivalent with minimum of B grades in English & Maths / 3 Cs or above at A level or equivalent / 2:2 or above at Degree level or equivalent
Qualified Teacher Status, an exemplary classroom practitioner; experience teaching across the primary range and working with children with a wide range of Special Educational Needs.
Is an intuitive, reflective practitioner who is committed to developing own skills as well as that of others in teaching team;
Able to plan and organise self and others effectively; Communicate effectively at all levels;
Use ICT effectively as both a learning & management tool;
Recognise and take account of the diversity of the school community;
Has personal impact and presence yet with an open and friendly manner;
Is a creative problem-solver capable of seeing need for and using own initiative when necessary
Able to build relationships with parents and carers from a wide variety of backgrounds in a way that does not compromise the professional relationship between home and school;
Has adaptability, energy, good sense of humour, range of interests outside of school
What the school offers its staff
Echelford Primary is a popular three form entry primary school in Ashford, Middlesex with a diverse catchment and a wonderful team spirit. The whole school team is committed to ensuring a safe and happy environment where children love learning and thrive. We have a strong reputation for working collaboratively with other local schools and are constantly on the look-out for opportunities to enhance our provision. The right candidate will be joining a strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff who will work alongside you in a supportive and constructive way.
Echelford is part of the Lumen Learning Trust and as such plays an important part in the development of not only our school but for all the schools in the Trust.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Echelford Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 612 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- lorraine.gerrish@lumenlearningtrust.co.uk
Echelford Primary is a popular three form entry primary school in Ashford, Middlesex with a diverse catchment and a wonderful team spirit. The whole school team is committed to ensuring a safe and happy environment where children love learning and thrive. We have a strong reputation for working collaboratively with other local schools and are constantly on the look-out for opportunities to enhance our provision. The right candidate will be joining a strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff who will work alongside you in a supportive and constructive way.
Echelford is part of the Lumen Learning Trust and as such plays an important part in the development of not only our school but for all the schools in the Trust.
Arranging a visit to The Echelford Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lorraine.gerrish@lumenlearningtrust.co.uk.
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