Class Teacher

Puttenham CofE Infant School, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1AS

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  23 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £38,627.00 Annually (FTE)

Class Teacher job summary

We are looking to recruit a KS1 class teacher to join our caring and enthusiastic team. Our Christian values are at the heart of everything we do. Our shared aims and vision ensure the children receive an excellent education with many opportunities to carry out enrichment activities. Puttenham is a small village school located in beautiful surroundings. We are currently looking for a class teacher to join our small team for one year as we transition from four classes to one.

We are looking for someone who:

embodies our values and vision;

inspires and motivates children through well-planned and engaging teaching;

is caring and committed to meeting the needs of the children;

can demonstrate excellent classroom practice, behaviour management strategies and an understanding of the class teacher role;

has an in-depth knowledge of the curriculum, planning and assessment requirements for Key Stage 1;

has an excellent understanding of early reading (phonics) and maths;

will work well as a member of a small team

is fully committed to the principles of the KS1 and EYFS and outdoor learning

Full details of the requirements and expectations of the role can be found in the attached job description and person specification.

In return, we offer you:

a welcoming and supportive staff team, willing to share ideas and try new approaches;

a strong and supportive Trust and Local Committee;

a commitment to developing your professional skills;

an active, enthusiastic and successful fundraising organisation for parents and friends of the school;

respectful and motivated children.

We would be delighted to show potential candidates around the school and encourage you to come and visit our wonderful school. Please contact the office to arrange a tour with the headteacher.

For further information, please contact Sara Gholizadeh at bursar@puttenham.surrey.sch.uk or 01483 810317. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Safeguarding Recruitment Statement:

Puttenham Church of England Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to demonstrably share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS and a Prohibition From Teaching Check. Puttenham Church of England infant School is an equal opportunities employer.

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.

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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 Puttenham CofE Infant School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 5 to 7
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 80 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Puttenham CofE Infant School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/puttenham-cofe-infant-school-guildford

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