Class Teacher

Kingswood Primary School, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 7EA

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  14 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS Fringe
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS Fringe

Class Teacher job summary

Kingswood Primary School in Lower Kingswood, Surrey is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Class Teacher to join our team of dedicated and inclusive professionals, commencing in January 2027.

We are looking for a highly motivated, energetic and enthusiastic practitioner with a passion to deliver exceptional education and childcare both in the classroom and in our outdoor spaces. The successful candidate will be imaginative and forward thinking, demonstrate dedication and commitment, ensuring we maintain high quality provision and good outcomes for all children. They will also be warm, nurturing and have a good sense of humour.

We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers who can demonstrate an ability to support our children to be the best that they can be, who have a passion for education, and from applicants with the drive and commitment to deliver outstanding learning.

The successful candidate will:

• Enjoy modelling effective and inspirational practice
• Be able to motivate and inspire our children and adults to achieve their best in all areas of learning and behaviour
• Be committed to inclusion, high expectations and raising standards
• Be excellent communicators with good organisational and personal skills
• Be enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the school

In return we can offer you:

• The opportunity to work with a Trust that prioritises our employees’ health and wellbeing
• Family friendly and supportive people centric policies and procedures
• A supportive working environment committed to collaboration and high performance - joining a team of skilled and hardworking professionals
• An excellent staff assistance programme with access to wellbeing and health initiatives, including counselling, physiotherapy, menopause and weight management support
• Opportunities and support for professional growth and continuous professional development
• Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of our Trust. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support or require alternative formats, please contact us.

Further information about the school can be found on the Greensand Multi Academy Trust website. Candidates are also warmly invited to contact Tim Samuel, Executive Headteacher at Kingswood Primary School to discuss the role in more depth.

The closing date for applications is 12 October 2026 at 9am, however applications will be considered upon receipt.

Greensand Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants are required to declare all convictions and cautions, even those that are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules, to assess suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to disclose information relevant to safeguarding prior to interview. Shortlisted candidates will also be subject to an online check in accordance with the updated KCSIE statutory guidance.

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

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.

About Kingswood Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 170 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kingswood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingswood-primary-school-tadworth

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