Class Teacher – Reception, KS1 or KS2
Hinchley Wood Primary School, Esher, Surrey, KT10 0AQ12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
6 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
23 April 2025
Job details
Job role
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): We are currently in our planning stages for the new academic year and are open to receive applications. The exact pattern will be agreed with a successful candidate.
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Competitive London Fringe
What skills and experience we're looking for
Applications are warmly invited from inspiring, talented and highly motivated teachers, whether you are looking to take your first step into teaching as an ECT or as an established practitioner. We are a popular 3 form entry primary school and part of the Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership; a small, friendly multi academy trust located on the borders of South West London between Surbiton and Esher, Surrey. We are currently in our planning stages for the new academic year and are open to receive applications for teaching in Reception, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 classes. This post is for one year in the first instance with the possibility of moving to permanent.
Following our recent Ofsted (March 2024), this is an exciting time to join our School and Partnership.
Applicants will need to demonstrate high standards and expectations, and be able to deliver innovative and enjoyable teaching and learning experiences, ensuring our pupils achieve the best possible outcomes.
Behaviour is impeccable. Pupils are joyful, polite and considerate, respecting the views of others. The behaviour approach is well understood, and ensures a positive learning environment. (Ofsted report, March 2024)
What the school offers its staff
In return, we can offer you enthusiastic and highly motivated children with a love of learning, and a commitment to your professional growth and development with a range of training opportunities.
‘Workload and well-being are carefully considered. Training opportunities, in school and across the trust, ensure that staff expertise is routinely developed. Teachers, including those early in their careers, feel strongly supported, motivated and happy.’ (Ofsted report, March 2024)
We offer:
- a competitive salary, London Fringe;
- two-week Autumn half term;
- friendly and supportive colleagues
- staff benefits & discount scheme
- occupational health and employee assistance programme
- free use of Gym at HWS
- professional development and progression opportunities;
- membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hinchley Wood Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 606 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hinchley Wood Primary School website
- Email address
- info@hinchleywoodprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0208 398 1310
Hinchley Wood Primary School is a located on the borders of south west London, with 620 pupils from Reception to Year 6. The school converted to academy status in 2019 and joins Hinchley Wood School, an outstanding secondary school located on the same site, in a growing multi academy trust – the Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership.
Arranging a visit to Hinchley Wood Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@hinchleywoodprimary.co.uk.
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