Class Teacher (Main Scale)

Barrow Hedges Primary School, CARSHALTON, Surrey, SM5 4LA

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  31 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £37,868.00 - £50,472.00 Annually (FTE) Salary £37868 - £50,472

Class Teacher (Main Scale) job summary

Class Teacher (Main Scale) Suitable for Teachers with Some Experience

£37,868 - £50,472

Barrow Hedges Primary School - Part of Cirrus Primary Academy TrustStart Date: September 2026

✨ Join the team at Barrow Hedges Primary School, where high-quality teaching, collaboration and ambition shape every child’s future. ✨

Barrow Hedges Primary School is seeking to appoint an excellent Class Teacher (Main Scale) from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated teacher with some classroom experience who is ready to further develop their practice within a supportive, ambitious and child-centred environment.

This role would suit a teacher who has successfully completed their ECT years and is looking to build on their experience in a school committed to excellence, inclusion and professional growth.

Why Join Barrow Hedges Primary School?

At Barrow Hedges, part of Cirrus Primary Academy Trust, we are proud to serve our local community within the London Borough of Sutton. We are a thriving, inclusive school committed to ensuring every child flourishes academically, socially and emotionally.

As part of Cirrus, we offer:

🌟 A supportive and ambitious environment

• A strong, collaborative staff team
• High expectations for teaching and learning
• A commitment to personalised education
• A culture where every child is known and nurtured

📚 Professional development opportunities

• High-quality CPD across the Trust
• Career pathway development
• Access to experienced mentors and leaders
• Networking opportunities across multiple schools

💙 Staff wellbeing and recognition

• Competitive salary
• Staff recognition awards
• Cirrus Staff Charter
• Two-week October half-term
• A strong commitment to work-life balance

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has successful experience teaching in a primary school setting
• Demonstrates consistently good or outstanding classroom practice
• Has high expectations for pupil progress and behaviour
• Is committed to inclusive education and meeting the needs of all learners
• Brings creativity, enthusiasm and a passion for teaching
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Is eager to continue developing professionally

What You Will Bring:

• Strong curriculum knowledge
• Effective classroom management
• A reflective and proactive approach
• Commitment to school improvement
• A genuine passion for helping children succeed

Why Cirrus Primary Academy Trust?

Every school within Cirrus retains its own unique identity while sharing:

• A relentless focus on children
• Equality of opportunity
• High aspirations
• Strong leadership
• Collaborative practice

We are proud to empower both pupils and staff to be the very best they can be.

Please read our applicant pack for further details

🌈 Be the spark that ignites their imaginations. Be the guide that leads them to greatness.

Apply today and become a proud part of Barrow Hedges and the Cirrus Primary Academy Trust family. Together, let’s make education extraordinary.

🎓 Cirrus Primary Academy Trust - Where Bright Futures Take Flight - Brighter, Higher, Stronger Together

Other Information

Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK from the location(s) 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.

Please note: Cirrus Primary Academy Trust 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 early as possible.

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.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All employees of the Trust are deemed to be in regulated activity with children and as such, all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and for this role, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed amongst other checks as appropriate.

All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a declaration regarding offences and have references requested (unless agreed otherwise), prior to the interview.

Cirrus Primary 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 HR Team via recruitment@cirrustrust.uk

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 Barrow Hedges Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 689 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Barrow Hedges Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/barrow-hedges-primary-school-carshalton

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