Class Teacher

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

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  24 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• 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: £34,398.00 - £46,839.00 Annually (Actual)

Class Teacher job summary

As a Class Teacher at South Ascot Village School, you will be responsible for planning and delivering well-structured lessons that meet the needs of our diverse pupil cohort. You will set high expectations, inspire and motivate pupils, and promote excellent progress and outcomes. You will work closely with colleagues, support staff, parents, and external professionals to support the holistic development of every child.

You will:

Teach in either Key Stage One or Key Stage Two, depending on your experience and expertise

Plan and deliver engaging lessons following the school’s curriculum and schemes of work

Assess, monitor, and report on pupil progress, adapting teaching to meet individual needs

Manage behaviour effectively to maintain a safe and positive learning environment

Contribute to whole-school policies, curriculum development, and school improvement

Collaborate with colleagues and support staff to ensure coordinated and effective teaching

Participate in professional development and appraisal processes

Uphold safeguarding and child protection policies to promote pupil wellbeing

About You

You will be a qualified and enthusiastic teacher who:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a relevant degree

Has experience teaching in a primary school setting, preferably across multiple key stages

Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and effective teaching strategies

Is committed to promoting an inclusive and supportive learning environment

Has excellent communication and organisational skills

Is resilient, adaptable, and keen to contribute to the school’s vision and values

Understands the needs of pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils, and those with EAL

Has a commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare

About South Ascot Village School

Situated on a beautiful, spacious semi-rural site, South Ascot Village School is a close-knit one-form entry primary school with a specialist SEN Unit, The Canopy, dedicated to autistic pupils. Our extensive grounds — including woodlands, a large playing field, an outdoor swimming pool, and adventurous play equipment — provide a vibrant, stimulating environment where children are encouraged to take safe risks and flourish.

We proudly serve a diverse community with a wide range of needs and backgrounds, including many pupils with SEND, Pupil Premium, and EAL. Our school ethos is built on care, respect, and high expectations, supported by strong partnerships with families, a proactive PTA, and a committed Governing Body. Our House system and School Council foster a sense of belonging and pupil voice, helping every child to feel valued and empowered.

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

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 159 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School 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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