Class Teacher - KS1

Fetcham Village Infant School, Leatherhead, Surrey, KT22 9JU

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 April 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  8 April 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
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year fixed-term contract
• Pay scale: MPR (Fringe)

What skills and experience we're looking for

What we're looking for:

As a teacher at Fetcham Village Infant School, you will:

• Know your pupils deeply, drawing on your skills to provide outstanding teaching, learning and pastoral care for every child

• Embrace a reflective approach - willing to take risks, try new ideas and continually improve your practice

• Communicate with confidence and warmth, building strong, trusting relationships with children and their families

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across your phase and the wider school, adapting to the evolving needs of the school community

• Embody our values: be kind, try your best, work well with others, be honest, stay curious and be brave

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer you:

• Wonderful children who are a genuine joy to teach

• A creative and ambitious curriculum

• A clear pathway for professional growth through coaching, mentoring, and a comprehensive induction and CPD programme

• Experienced colleagues and mentors who will support and inspire you

• London Fringe salary and Teachers' Pension

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Fetcham Village Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Fetcham Village Infant School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 177 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fetcham Village Infant School website
• Email address: mrsmorgan@fetchaminfants.org
• Phone number: 01372 373502
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fetcham-village-infant-school

At Fetcham Village Infant School we believe that children’s happiness and academic success walk hand in hand. We have THE BEST children: happy, smiley and hard-working, not to mention enthusiastic! Our values, rooted in kindness, curiosity and bravery develop our children’s self-esteem and confidence in learning. Early reading through phonics, storytimes and rich vocabulary is the cornerstone of our curriculum. Our outdoors is the starting point for many adventures. We are a thriving and busy school!

Arranging a visit to Fetcham Village Infant School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mrsmorgan@fetchaminfants.org.

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