Class Teacher

The Echelford Primary School, Ashford, Surrey, TW15 1EX

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  13 October 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Other leadership roles
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• 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

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About The Echelford Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 615 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Echelford Primary School website
• Email address: lorraine.gerrish@lumenlearningtrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-echelford-primary-school-ashford

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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