Class Teacher

Lime Tree Primary School, Kingston upon Thames, KT6 6DG

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Fixed term - One Year
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has high expectations and aspirations for all learners

• Can inspire, motivate and challenge pupils

• Has a track record of strong classroom practice.

• Has a strong knowledge of the curriculum.

• A good understanding of early identification and intervention; utilising the assess- plan- do- review cycle.

• Experience of effective responsive teaching.

• Has strong subject knowledge, particularly in mathematics

• Works effectively as part of a team

• Is committed to continual professional growth and school improvement

What the school offers its staff

Why Lime Tree?

Lime Tree Primary School is a caring, inclusive and ambitious school community in Surbiton. We believe every child deserves an excellent, holistic education and strive to create a culture where both pupils and staff flourish. Our values of respect, kindness, equality, compassion, resilience and happiness underpin all aspects of school life.

We are proud to offer:

• A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their starting point.

• Engaged pupils who are keen to learn and succeed

• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop, working with a collaborative staff team who develop through a lesson study model.

• A strong focus on staff wellbeing

• Judged as ‘Good’ during the last Ofsted inspection.

• Leadership development opportunities both within school and through external agencies.

• The opportunity to shape teaching and learning across the school.

• Foundation subject leadership or potential Maths Leadership role for an experienced candidate seeking additional responsibility

Applications are welcomed from new, experienced teachers and those aspiring to take on curriculum leadership responsibilities.

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.

Are you an ambitious and inspiring teacher who is passionate about helping children achieve their very best?

Lime Tree Primary School is seeking exceptional teachers for Key Stage One or Key Stage Two to join our team from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to teach and play a key role in preparing children for the next stage of their education.

For the right candidate, there is also an opportunity to lead Mathematics or a foundation subject across the school and contribute to our continuous improvement journey.

Commitment to safeguarding

At Lime Tree Primary School, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is our highest priority.

We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and nurturing environment where every child feels secure, valued and able to learn. All staff share responsibility for safeguarding and receive regular training to ensure they can recognise and respond to any concerns promptly and effectively.

We understand that parents and carers expect school to be a safe place where children can thrive. We work hard to ensure this expectation is met through a strong safeguarding culture and a comprehensive range of policies and procedures.

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 description - Summer 2026.pdf - 323 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher - Person Specification.pdf - 216 KB (opens in new tab)

About Lime Tree Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, None, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 227 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lime Tree Primary School website
• Email address: cfuzel1@limetree.rbksch.org
• Phone number: 02083909544
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lime-tree-primary-school-kingston-upon-thames

Lime Tree Primary is a sustainable school at the centre of an inclusive community, where all members are reflective, life-long learners who have a healthy body, healthy brain and healthy heart.

Arranging a visit to Lime Tree Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cfuzel1@limetree.rbksch.org.

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