Class Teachers

Ellingham Primary School, Chessington, Surrey, KT9 2JA

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  8 June 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  1 June 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, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 2 years
• Pay scale: Main Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

Ellingham Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our committed and friendly team. The post is currently fixed term , however there is the potential for this to be extended.

Applications will be considered on submission, and we will interview exceptional candidates as applications are received. We encourage early submission.

Ellingham Primary School is a warm and friendly school serving a welcoming and supportive community in the heart of Chessington. We are looking for a newly qualified or experienced teacher to join our team who is passionate about high-quality learning, and who is committed to being part of the team.

We are ambitious for the rich, mastery curriculum and cultural experiences our pupils receive during their time in every year group, but are also ambitious for the professional development and supportive coaching of our staff team. We believe that significant investment in teaching staff and resources is key to Ellingham’s success. We would welcome applications from any teacher who shares our aspirations for both our children and themselves.

We are looking for an effective class teacher who:

• has a passion for making a difference to children's learning, progress and social development
• demonstrates high standards and expectations of themselves and of the children
• shows enthusiasm and creativity to inspire our children to love learning
• is reflective, ambitious to improve and develop their practice
• understands and implements inclusive practice
• enjoys working as part of a team.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• attentive and enthusiastic children, engaged in their learning
• a nurturing environment, where staff and children’s well-being is a priority
• a calm and friendly learning environment in large bright classrooms
• a supportive and friendly staff team, who are keen to share expertise and good practice
• a commitment to your professional development with expert training and coaching opportunities
• a welcoming community
• for ECTs, a strong programme of induction, mentoring, and development to ensure you are well-supported at the start of your career.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Class Teacher Person Spec.pdf - 125 KB (opens in new tab)

Class teacher Job description May 2026.pdf - 91.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ellingham Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 290 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ellingham Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@elp.rbksch.org
• Phone number: 02083973864
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ellingham-primary-school

Maintained Primary & Nursery School

Arranging a visit to Ellingham Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@elp.rbksch.org.

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