Class Teacher

Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery, Woking, Surrey, GU22 0BB

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  5 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (517)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £35,602.00 - £48,479.00 Annually (FTE) SWAN Main Pay Scale

Class Teacher job summary

At Barnsbury , we believe that every child deserves the very best education and strongest possible start in life . If you share our values and feel you can contribute positively to our committed team , we would be delighted to hear from you . The role will be based in our Nursery.

Barnsbury is a two form entry primary school situated south of Woking. Our diverse catchment provides a rich, inclusive and rewarding environment where our core values are central to everything we do .

We are looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about teaching and learning
• Is committed to providing high
• quality education for all pupils
• Values collaboratively as part of a team
• Is dedicated to helping children achieve their full potential

We can offer:

• Being part of a committed and supportive team
• Working with children who have a love of learning
• Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development
• A creative curriculum
• A well resourced school environment
• High quality CPD across the school trust and external providers
• A comprehensive ECT induction programme (for ECTs)
• A creative, engaging curriculum
• A strong commitment to staff and pupil wellbeing
• Onsite parking
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme

For more information about the school please visit our website. Applications should be made using the online Application Form (CVs will not be accepted).

Interview date: Thursday, 8th October 2026

Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt and for an exceptional candidate an appointment may be made before the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended that if you wish to apply for this position, you do so as soon as possible.

Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery is part of The SWAN Trust, a multi-academy trust which incorporates 10 schools within the Woking area. The schools work closely together and aim to support each other through purposeful collaboration that enhances educational opportunities and supports improvements in the quality of learning for all our children.

All schools within The SWAN Trust warmly welcome children, families, governors, and staff from diverse backgrounds within the Woking community. The schools within The Trust aim to ensure that every child feels safe and happy in school creating a culture where they can grow and develop.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Barnsbury Primary School 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. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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 Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 435 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Barnsbury Primary School and Nursery website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barnsbury-primary-school-and-nursery

Barnsbury is a two form entry Primary school situated south of Woking, a short walk from the railway station. Our diverse catchment provides a rich, fully inclusive and rewarding environment where Values are at the centre of all we do. We believe that each child deserves the very best education and start in life. If you share our beliefs and can add value to our already committed team then please apply.

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