Class Teacher - KS2
Cheam Fields Primary Academy, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 8PQ13 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
12 October 2025 at 8am
Date listed
29 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): Part time / full time - at least 4 days but may be able to accommodate 5 days
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Outer London Main Scale M1 - M6, salary dependant on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Must hold Qualified Teacher Status(Unless employed as an unqualified teacher)
- Substantial experience of successful teaching of primary age children
- Make accurate and productive use of assessment and monitoring strategies, designed to raise attainment and progress; have high expectations of all learners
- Able to demonstrate how your role will impact positively on pupil attainment and progress
-Commitment to keeping up to date with evidence-informed strategies and initiatives, and to ensuring these are communicated effectively to appropriate stakeholders
- To be enthusiastic about working within a climate of positive change. - Able to assimilate new ideas and procedures into own practice and model this to others
- Ability to successfully organise your own workload and that of others
- Ability to work to agreed deadlines
- Be an exemplary and innovative classroom practitioner
- A commitment to effective inclusion to cater for all needs in a primary mainstream school
- Commitment to developing and extending effective community links and partnerships
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing across a variety of situations
- A commitment to adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils in a mainstream school, including those with special educational needs and disabilities
- Commitment to ensuring equity, inclusion and a sense of belonging with regards to all aspects of school life
- A commitment to making a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school, including extra-curricular activities
- A commitment to taking responsibility for improving your teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues
- Work in partnership with the academy committee, communicating effectively to them when necessary
- Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment inside and outside the classroom
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
Competitive Salary: Outer London Main and Upper scale, with salary according to experience.
Discounted Rates: Discounted rates for our Trust Nursery and Wraparound care.
Permanent Contract: Secure your future with a lasting role in our growing Trust.
Key Stage 2 Focus: Initially teaching Year 5, you'll inspire young minds and shape their academic journey.
Flexible Working: We offer part-time or full-time hours (at least 4 days, with potential for 5 days) to support your work-life balance.
Growth and Development: Embark on a coaching-oriented development journey with ongoing professional learning opportunities at every stage of your career.
Collaborative Environment: Join supportive colleagues who embrace professional growth and work together to achieve common goals.
Impactful Work: Make a positive impact on our local communities and genuinely difference in the lives of students, colleagues, and families.
Innovative Teaching: Incorporate technology into your teaching practice to create engaging and dynamic learning experiences.
Inclusive Culture: Embrace inclusivity and celebrate diversity within our welcoming school family.
About LEO Academy Trust:
LEO Academy Trust is committed to developing a family of schools where collaboration makes a real difference. Successful applicants will initially be appointed to the Trust, with an initial location at Cheam Fields until August 31, 2026. Occasional travel between sites may be required for training opportunities.
Cheam Fields had an Ofsted Inspection in October 2024 and are delighted that our school was graded Outstanding in all areas.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
At Cheam Fields, we adhere to all national and local policies in regard to Safeguarding Children and Young People. We are committed to gender, racial, religious, and disability equality in every part of school life. Cheam Fields is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The LEO Academy Trust Safeguarding and child protection policy is written in collaboration with all DSL's across the Trust.
Applying for the job
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About Cheam Fields Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 458 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cheam Fields Primary Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@leoacademytrust.co.uk
Cheam Fields Primary Academy is one of 6 schools that make up LEO Academy Trust. Located in Cheam, Cheam Fields is a two form primary with nursery offering 30 hours childcare. Cheam FIelds was inspected by Ofsted in January 2019 and was found to be good in all categories. The inspectors found that "You have developed leadership at all levels. You have ensured that senior and middle leaders know the school’s strengths and areas for improvement. Strong subject leaders ensure that priorities are addressed. Senior leaders routinely check that pupils are meeting targets and making progress. You have developed a
mentoring approach to professional development across the school. Staff are positive and feel they are helped to achieve well. They feel valued and are committed to further improvement."
Arranging a visit to Cheam Fields Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@leoacademytrust.co.uk.
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