Class Teacher

The Hermitage Junior School, Woking, Surrey, GU21 8UU

26 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  3 November 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  8 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £35,602.00 - £48,479.00 Annually (FTE)

Class Teacher job summary

At Hermitage Junior School, we believe every child deserves the very best education and the strongest possible start in life. We are committed to creating a nurturing, inclusive and inspiring environment where every child can thrive.

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic Temporary Class Teacher (to cover maternity leave) to join our supportive team from February 2027 to August 2027. If you are passionate about teaching and helping children reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for teaching and learning and is committed to achieving the very best outcomes for every child.
• Is dedicated to providing a high quality, inclusive education that enables children to thrive.
• Values teamwork and collaboration, contributing to a a supportive team.
• Is committed to helping every child reach their full potential, both academically and personally.
• Is an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.

We can offer:

• Being part of a committed and supportive team
• Working with children who have a love of learning
• Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development
• A creative curriculum
• A well resourced school environment
• High quality CPD across the school trust and external providers
• A comprehensive ECT induction programme (for ECTs)
• A creative, engaging curriculum
• A strong commitment to staff and pupil wellbeing
• Onsite parking
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to My Staff Shop scheme
• Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme

For more information about the school please visit our website. Applications should be made using the online Application Form (CVs will not be accepted).

Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt and for an exceptional candidate an appointment may be made before the closing date. Therefore, it is recommended that if you wish to apply for this position, you do so as soon as possible.

The Hermitage Schools are part of The SWAN Trust, a multi-academy trust which incorporates 10 schools within the Woking area. The schools work closely together and aim to support each other through purposeful collaboration that enhances educational opportunities and supports improvements in the quality of learning for all our children.

All schools within The SWAN Trust warmly welcome children, families, governors, and staff from diverse backgrounds within the Woking community. The schools within The Trust aim to ensure that every child feels safe and happy in school creating a culture where they can grow and develop

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 The Hermitage Junior School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 294 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The Hermitage Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-hermitage-school-woking

The Hermitage School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be sought from the successful applicant.

The Hermitage School is part of The SWAN Trust, a multi-academy trust comprised of six Woking schools (all within the Primary phase). We have a shared ethos and work collaboratively to provide the best possible opportunities for all pupils across the trust.

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