Class Teacher

St Matthew's CofE Primary School, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1JF

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Part-time and full-time applicants will be considered - Please indicate this in your application
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

At St Matthew’s Church of England Primary, we are proud of our diverse and inclusive school where in all we do we aim high, encourage and have faith. St Matthew’s is a two-form entry school with its own nursery class and special needs support centre.

At St Matthew’s:

We are committed to high quality teaching and to excellent professional development opportunities for all our staff

We have a resilient staff team from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences who work closely together to secure the best outcomes for our children

The successful applicant will:

Be an excellent teacher who inspires and motivates pupils, parents and colleagues

Have the drive and ability to secure excellent rates of progress & attainment for all children

Develop a strong partnership with parents, other professionals and the wider community o Contribute to the wider life of our church school

Be a hardworking team member, committed to making a difference to children

What the school offers its staff

If interested in joining our hard-working team, we can offer you:

A well-resourced school set in extensive grounds

Support and development from the SDBE MAT including a generous staff benefits scheme

A school committed to wider education including a full extra-curricular programme

Coaching and bespoke CPD opportunities

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.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy. We would be delighted to hear from you, arrange a visit to show you around our school, or simply have an informal discussion. Applicants are expected to be sympathetic to the Christian ethos of the school. St Matthew’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references.

To apply, please complete the application form attached. CV's will not be accepted.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Class Teacher - Job Profile 270326 St Mat.pdf - 255 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Matthew's CofE Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 401 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Matthew's CofE Primary School website
• Email address: people.team@sdbemat.org
• Phone number: 01 737 762080
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-matthew-s-cofe-primary-school-rh1-1jf

An Academy within the SDBE MAT. Aim high, Encourage & Have faith.

Arranging a visit to St Matthew's CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email people.team@sdbemat.org.

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