Class Teacher

More than one location, Leo Academy Trust

119 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
1 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 December 2024

Job details

Job role: Teacher
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Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern: Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: Outer London/Fringe (dependent on school location) Main and Upper scale; salary according to experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

We have a popular and successful ECT Programme, and are inviting applications from those who will have gained QTS before September 2025. We also invite applications from experienced teachers and aspiring or established middle leaders.

Main purpose of the post:

To teach pupils within the school and to carry out such other associated duties as are reasonably assigned by the Principal. These may include advising and co-operating with the Principal and other teachers on the preparation and development of course of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements.

Those employed on the Upper range are expected to be highly competent in all elements of the relevant standards, and achieve and contribute in a substantial and sustained manner throughout the setting(s).

Employment Duties:

This job description is to be carried out in accordance with agreed school policies and the provisions of the employee contract and the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document, which includes the Teachers’ Standards (part 1 and part 2).

Relationships:

Responsible to the Principal in all matters and to the Vice Principal in the Principal’s absence.
Responsible for the supervision of the work of relevant learning support assistants.
Liaison with some or all of the following:

Pupils and parents;
The Principal, Vice Principal, subject leaders and members of the teaching and support staff;
The Academy Trust Committee;
School representatives of the teaching unions;
Local Authority education staff;
Staff members from other schools or Trusts;
Members of the community.

Key Tasks and Activities:

The main employment duties attaching to the post are as follows:

To teach, according to their educational needs, assigned pupils in the allocated class;
To control and oversee the use and storage of teaching materials provided for class usage;
Under the direction of Year Leaders and in conjunction with other colleagues, to plan and prepare lessons, schemes of work and activities which ensure that the work of the class provides equality of access to the curriculum and is appropriate to the age range and abilities of the children in it;
To monitor and assess pupils’ achievements and progress in accordance with arrangements agreed within the school and report to parents periodically as required;
To maintain discipline in accordance within the rules and disciplinary systems of the school;
To attend meetings, contribute to discussions and management systems necessary to coordinate the work of the school and Trust as a whole;
To promote equal opportunities within the school and to seek to ensure the implementation of the Trust’s equal opportunities policy;
To mark class attendance registers.
Engage with and agree a professional growth plan;
Attend relevant INSET, report back to colleagues and implement the outcomes as appropriate in classroom practice.

General Information:

Equality of Opportunity

As a member of Trust staff, to take individual and collective professional responsibility for reinforcing and promoting a working environment free from discrimination, victimisation, harassment and bullying.

Confidentiality and Data Protection

To treat all information acquired through employment, both formally and informally, in strict confidence.
To be aware of the school's responsibilities under the General Data Protection Regulation 2018 for the security, accuracy and relevance of personal data held on such systems and ensure that all processes comply with this.

To contribute as an effective and collaborative member of the School team

Any other duties as reasonably required by any manager of the school.
Participating in the ongoing development, implementation and monitoring of the school development plan.
Attend regular meetings as required and make a positive contribution during meetings.

Child Protection

Being aware of and complying with policies and procedures relating to child protection reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

Person Specification

The person specification shows the abilities and skills you will need to carry out the duties in the job description. Short-listing is carried out on the basis of how well you meet the requirements of the person specification. You should mention any experience you have which shows how you could meet these requirements when writing your supporting statement. If you are selected for interview you will be asked also to undertake practical tests to cover some of the skills and abilities shown below:

The letter in brackets after each item indicates in which element of the recruitment and selection procedure the evidence is intended to be collected.

A: Application Form

SS: Supporting Statement

I: Interview

CO: Classroom Observation

Training and Qualifications

Holds Qualified Teacher Status(Unless employed as an unqualified teacher) (A)

Experience and Interests

1. Substantial experience of successful teaching of primary age children (A/SS/I)

2. Make accurate and productive use of assessment and monitoring strategies, designed to raise attainment and progress; have high expectations of all learners (SS/I)

Commitment and ability

3. Able to demonstrate how your role will impact positively on pupil attainment and progress (SS/I)

4. Commitment to keeping up to date with evidence-informed strategies and initiatives, and to ensuring these are communicated effectively to appropriate stakeholders (SS/I)

5. 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 (SS/I)

6. Ability to successfully organise your own workload and that of others (CO/SS/I)

7. Ability to work to agreed deadlines (SS/I)

8. Be an exemplary and innovative classroom practitioner (CO/SS/I)

9. A commitment to effective inclusion to cater for all needs in a primary mainstream school (CO/SS/I)

10. Commitment to developing and extending effective community links and partnerships (SS/I)

11.Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing across a variety of situations (CO/SS/I)

12.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 (SS/I)

13. Commitment to ensuring equity, inclusion and a sense of belonging with regards to all aspects of school life (SS/I/CO)

14. A commitment to making a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school, including extra-curricular activities (SS/I)

15. A commitment to taking responsibility for improving your teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues (A/SS/I)

16. Work in partnership with the academy committee, communicating effectively to them when necessary (SS/I)

17. Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment inside and outside the classroom (SS/I)

The post holder should have the ability to travel between sites, as needed.

What the school offers its staff

Fringe Pay Weighting

Reigate & Banstead: Shawley Community Primary Academy KT18 5PD

Mole Valley: West Ashtead Primary Academy KT21 2PX

Elmbridge:Hurst Park Primary Academy KT18 1QS

New for 2025!2 further Surrey schools are expected to join the Trust ahead of September 2025

Outer London Pay Weighting

Sutton:Brookfield Primary Academy SM3 9LY;Cheam Common Infants’ Academy KT4 8SS;Cheam Common Junior Academy KT4 8UT;Cheam Fields Primary Academy SM3 8PQ;Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy SM3 9UE;Manor Park Primary Academy SM1 4AW

The Trust currently has 9 academies over 10 sites across the vibrant and diverse communities of Sutton and Surrey (Elmbridge, Reigate & Banstead, Mole Valley). We expect to welcome a further 2 Surrey academies in 2025.

Successful applicants will initially be confirmed as appointed to the Trust, and during the Summer term confirmation of the assigned school will be provided. We invite you to share your preferred locations within your application and when you will be available from.

All candidates should apply via our website - leoacademytrust.co.uk

All candidates should detail how you meet the aspects of the person specification for the role. You should describe your suitability against the person specification and ensure that you cover all essential criteria (if not marked as essential, please assume all are essential), by providing evidence and examples of proven experience.

Further details about the role

Round 1

Closing date for applications: 22/01/2025, 12pm

Shortlisting: WC 27/01/2025

Interviews:WC 03/02/2025(likely 04/02/2025)

Round 2

Closing date for applications: 04/03/2025, 12pm

Shortlisting: WC 10/03/2025

Interviews:WC 17/03/2025(likely 17/03/2025)

Round 3

Closing date for applications:01/05/2025, 12pm

Shortlisting:WC 05/05/2025

Interviews:WC 12/05/2025(likely 13/05/2025)

Shortlisting will be undertaken as applications are received, with successful candidates contacted for the next stage in the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as the Trust reserves the right to remove the advert when a successful candidate is appointed.

Please be aware:

This role can only be worked in the UK from the location provided and not from overseas.
For this role the Trust would not consider sponsoring a Certificate of Sponsorship/visa. Please note we are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases.
Feedback will only be provided upon request if you attend an interview.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidelines, the Trust will use internet searches, including social media searches to perform pre- employment checks on candidates in the course of recruitment. The Trust will act in accordance with its data protection and equal opportunities obligations.
Employees working in any role that requires them to communicate with pupils, parents, guardians, staff and / or members of the community, must be able to speak fluent English to enable the effective performance of the role and to ensure that they are able to abide by their safeguarding responsibilities.
LEO Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Trust treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff members.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

LEO Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. For further information, please refer to our applicant guide on our website.

LEO Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Trust treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff members.

Reasonable adjustments

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in applying for this role, or at any stage of the recruitment process, please

contact the Recruitment team via recruitment@leoacademytrust.co.uk as soon as possible to discuss your needs.
External candidates should also complete the appropriate section of the application form to tell us what changes or help you might need.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About the schools

Type: Multi-academy trust
Email address: recruitment@leoacademytrust.co.uk
Phone number: 0208 066 7130
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LEO Academy Trust is committed to developing a family of schools, where collaboration makes a real difference for our children, staff and families. We are seeking exceptional educators to join our teaching team from September 2025. We welcome applications from all members of the community, including those from protected characteristic groups.

LEO Academy Trust is a dynamic and supportive learning environment where you can thrive as an educator. Join us to:

- Cultivate excellence and opportunity for all
- Foster inclusive and engaging learning for all students
- Collaborate with supportive colleagues and embrace professional growth through receiving ongoing professional learning opportunities for every stage of your career
- Embrace inclusivity and celebrate diversity
- Make a positive impact on our local communities
- Embark on a coaching-oriented development journey
- Incorporate technology into your teaching practice
- Promote well-being and work-life balance
- Make a genuine difference in the lives of students, colleagues, and communities