Classroom Teacher

Walton Oak Primary School, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, KT12 3LN

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (752)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,398 to £46,839 Dependent on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

• 8 or more GCSEs or equivalent with minimum of B grades inEnglish & Maths, 3 Cs or above at A level or equivalent
• 2:2 or above at Degree level or equivalent
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Exemplary classroom practitioner
• Teaching across the primary range
• Working with children with a wide range of Special Educational Need
• Strategies to secure excellent teaching and learning;
• Able to use assessment data and use it to improvestandards
• Strategies for effective behaviour management
• Is an intuitive, reflective practitioner who is committed to developing own skills as well as that of others in teaching team

What the school offers its staff

As a Trust we are committed to offering all our teachers:

• Accelerated career development, which can include gaining qualifications in middle and senior leadership
• Opportunities to work in partnership with other teachers and leaders across the Trust to develop practice in our own schools as well as other local schools
• A climate where your contributions are valued and positively received by all

If this is your first appointment, we offer ECTs:

• Ringfenced non-contact time each week to enable you to fully commit yourself to the professional growth opportunities that are so important at the outset of your career
• A well-trained and supportive mentor who is well-versed in the expectations of the Early Career Framework and committed to enabling their ECT be the best teacher they can be
• A whole team of staff who share the same values and high aspirations for all our children
• Trust wide support from leaders and colleagues across the Trust;
• Opportunities to attend training with other ECTs in local schools;
• Paid 2026 summer holiday following a two-week paid induction programme during July 2025 (this is not obligatory but available for all ECTs if they would like to participate).

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

Lumen Learning Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To achieve this, we will ensure continuous improvement and development of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

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 JD and Person Specification.pdf - 120 KB (opens in new tab)

About Walton Oak Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 421 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Walton Oak Primary School website
• Email address: emma.prior@lumenlearningtrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/walton-oak-primary-school

Walton Oak Primary is a nursery and two form entry primary school in Walton on Thames, Surrey with a diverse catchment and a wonderful team spirit. The whole school team is committed to ensuring a safe and happy environment where children love learning and thrive. We have a strong reputation for working collaboratively with other local schools and are constantly on the look-out for opportunities to enhance our provision. The right candidate will be joining a strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff who will work alongside you in a supportive and constructive way.

Arranging a visit to Walton Oak Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email emma.prior@lumenlearningtrust.co.uk.

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