Class Teacher (KS2)

South Ascot Village Primary School, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9EA

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  31 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (783)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £35,602.00 - £48,479.00 Annually (Actual) UPS will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Class Teacher (KS2) job summary

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and making a difference in a vibrant, inclusive school community? South Ascot Village School (known locally as SAVS) is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teacher to join our team for a fixed term maternity cover from January 2027 for 1 year.

As a valued member of our school, you’ll work within mainstream classrooms in school known well for its enriching Forest School, swimming pool and the Canopy - a specialist unit catering for pupils with Autism. Our school is a fantastic, vibrant and inclusive community where we nurture every individual and celebrate diversity.

We are built on care, inclusivity, and a shared commitment to nurturing the dreams and aspirations of all pupils, staff and families. Our school community is a special place where we value, respect, and support each other to thrive in a safe and caring environment. We foster high expectations, expert teaching, and continuous improvement to ensure every pupil achieves their full potential.

We offer:

• A supportive and welcoming team
• Opportunities for professional development
• An inclusive environment with specialist provision for Autism
• A school community united by determination, creativity, and care

Find out more at SouthAscotVillageSchool.org.uk and get in touch via the school office if you would like to visit or speak with a member of the team before application.

If you are committed to promoting the highest standards of teaching and learning, and want to be part of a school where children love to learn, grow, and flourish, we would love to hear from you. We're particularly interested in applications with personal statements that stand out!

South Ascot Village School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

South Ascot Village School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 South Ascot Village Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 144 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: South Ascot Village Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/south-ascot-village-primary-school

South Ascot School is a one form entry school community primary school, welcoming children from the age of 3 -11. It is set in a wonderful woodland setting in the heart of Ascot.

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