Class Teacher

More than one location, Glf Schools

38 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
29 January 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 December 2024

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time: full time or part time considered for the right candidate
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: GLF Main Pay Range - Upper Pay Range

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an experienced, creative and enthusiastic Class Teacher looking for a new position from September 2025 in the Caterham area?

We are looking for talented and professional individuals who share our vision of high aspirations, achievement with a passion for learning. They will be prepared to work hard and respond positively to the challenges of day-to-day school life. They will be innovative and creative in their teaching and be a strong team player.

What we are looking for

Experience of working in a Primary setting
Be dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated
Be able to develop positive relationships with young children
Be able to develop an understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour
Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
Be a confident and clear communicator with parents
A commitment to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
A successful track record of improving performance outcomes
A passion to make a difference

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

About Chalklands

Chalklands is a cluster of 5 primary schools in the local area consisting of Hillcroft Primary School, Marden Lodge Primary School, Warlingham Village Primary School, Whyteleafe Primary School in the Caterham area and Chestnut Park Primary School, in Croydon. As a cluster overseen by Regional Education Director, we have a collaborative approach towards working which means the schools can work closely together to provide an exceptional education experience to the local communities. The schools’ benefit from being able to share resources and expertise and support each other where needed. It allows for exciting opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

What the school offers its staff

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity, and Kindness
43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexible working options
Generous holiday allowance
Work life and family friendly policies
Employee wellbeing initiatives
Career pathways and talent management
Access to a staff benefits portal
Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

Further details about the role

The Details: Permanent – full time or part time considered for the right candidate

Salary: GLF Main Pay Range and Upper Pay Range

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Closing date for applications: 29th January 2025

Interview date: TBA

Contact: If you would like more information about the role, or a tour of our schools, please contact Louise Summers, Executive Headteacher via the Hillcroft School Office.

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.