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Class Teacher

St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2DH

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 April 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  13 March 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: Full Time Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year
• Pay scale: M1 to M4

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a committed and passionate teacher to join our team starting September 2026.

The class teacher will be based in either KS1or KS2 and the role will include subject leadership to lead and develop an area of our curriculum. (Unless you are an ECT)

We are looking for a nurturing class teacher with a passion for inspiring children, enabling them to make the best progress in all areas of the curriculum.

The successful applicant will have high expectations of behaviour and achievement, and will be able to inspire children in a positive and creative learning environment.

We welcome applications from experienced and ECT teachers.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Please visit our school website for more information www.stmaryschessington.co.uk

What the school offers its staff

We offer an inclusive and strong community environment in which we aim for all to flourish.

We are committed to the continuing professional development of our staff and provide a workplace culture that places emphasis on the wellbeing of our staff.

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.

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Commitment to safeguarding

St Mary’s Chessington is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

SM Job Description - Class Teacher 2026.pdf - 60 KB (opens in new tab)

SM Person Specification Class Teacher.pdf - 73.3 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 177 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School website
• Email address: ssmith@stmarys.rbksch.org
• Phone number: 020 8397 9597
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-cofe-aided-primary-school

St Mary’s is a one-form entry church primary school with nursery situated in the heart of the community, and was established 150 years ago. The school is situated in a residential area in Chessington, close to the 12th century parish church. It is a friendly school, loved by children, staff, governors and parents alike. We belong to and receive support from the Guildford Diocese and Achieving for Children (AfC), Kingston upon Thames.

Arranging a visit to St Mary's CofE (Aided) Primary School

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

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