Class Teacher (KS1/KS2)
Gorringe Park Primary School, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2YA16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
29 April 2026
Job details
Job role
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
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Inner London Main Pay Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
Class Teacher required – KS1/KS2
Inner London Main Pay Scale (suitable for ECT’s)
Permanent Position
Our vision for all of our pupils is to Believe, Achieve and Succeed.
Gorringe Park Primary School is a successful, friendly and inclusive primary school. We seek to employ an enthusiastic and motivated teacher to join our teaching team.
We serve a culturally diverse community in Mitcham, Surrey. We were rated as ‘Good’ during our OFSTED inspection in February 2023. We are a happy school where children enjoy learning and achieving in the context of a rich, vibrant, broad and balanced curriculum.
Our school needs you if you are a person with a true interest in all children and have a passion for enabling and empowering them to learn and achieve. You should be inspiring, motivated, organised and talented.
We are looking for someone who:
Ø Is committed to a child-led approach to teaching and learning
Ø Is innovative and creative in using a range of learning strategies to support the learning of all children across the curriculum
Ø Has the ability and determination to inspire and motivate children to achieve their best
Ø Effectively secures high levels of achievement and emotional well-being for every child
Ø Is an approachable, empathetic team player who holds high expectations of themselves and others
Ø Is able to communicate effectively with all members of the school community
Gorringe Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Scheme, confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references. The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.
To increase the likelihood of being shortlisted, please arrange to visit our school. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged prior to invitation to interview. We would love to hear from you and arrange your visit. Please contact the School Business Manager, Kyleah Widdicombe to arrange a tour of our school.
Closing date for applications: 10:00am on Friday 15th May 2026
Interviews likely to be held in week commencing: 18th May 2026 – However, we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn at any point without notice. With this in mind you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Start Date: 1st September 2026
References: If you are selected for interview, references will be requested prior to interview. Please ensure your referees are aware of our timescales. Gorringe Park Primary School follows strict safer recruitment procedures to ensure the pupils receive the best care from the adults around them.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- Pupils who are curious, keen and enthusiastic to learn
- Committed, enthusiastic and supportive colleagues who are open to new ideas and strive for excellence through continuous professional dialogue
- An ambitious and highly motivated senior leadership team
- An exciting and supportive working environment
- An inclusive, nurturing culture and an ethos that recognises the contribution of every member of the school community
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Gorringe Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment of any post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Scheme, confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references.
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.
About Gorringe Park Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 432 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Gorringe Park Primary School website
- Email address
- kyleah.widdicombe@gorringepark.merton.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0208 648 1451
Our vision for all of our pupils is to Believe, Achieve and Succeed.
Gorringe Park Primary School is a successful, friendly and inclusive primary school. We serve a culturally diverse community in Mitcham, Surrey. We were rated as ‘Good’ during our last OFSTED inspection in February 2023. We are a happy school where children enjoy learning and achieving in the context of a rich, vibrant, broad and balanced curriculum.
Arranging a visit to Gorringe Park Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kyleah.widdicombe@gorringepark.merton.sch.uk.
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