Classroom Teacher

Woodlea Primary School, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 7EP

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

As a Class Teacher, being an exemplar of good practice in terms of your own teaching and organisation and to carry out the duties as laid out in The School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and professional standards for teachers

• To ensure and plan a high-quality learning experiences according to educational needs, meeting internal and external quality standards. Lessons to be planned using a variety of delivery methods which will stimulate learning and ensure progress appropriate to pupil needs and demands of the curriculum framework.

• To assess, record and report on the attendance, progress, development and attainment of pupils.

• To contribute to the discussion of the schools aims and policies and participate in the implementation of policies, plans, targets and practices.

• To maintain good relationships with all those involved in the life of the school – staff, parents and governors.

• To participate in the extra curricular programme

• To develop, monitor and control resources.

• To ensure effective liaison with parents and to attend Parents’ Evenings, meetings and events as specified in the school’s

What the school offers its staff

You will be joining a forward-thinking Trust at an exciting time in its development and will enjoy our many staff benefits which include: -

• Supportive, talented and forward-thinking colleagues within our school and the MAT as a whole

• Excellent opportunities to further your career development, including access to National ProfessionalQualification (NPQ) programmes.

• Trust wide focus on staff wellbeing• Great facilities and outdoor spaces

• Strong partnerships with all stakeholders

• Lifestyle discounts and staff social clubs & eventsYou will demonstrate a commitment to:

• Promoting the school ethos and expectations at all times with passion and commitment

• Providing a model of ‘excellence’ as a teacher, inspiring and motivating all

• Sustaining high expectations and build consistent excellence practice in teaching, learning and assessment

• Building positive relationships with staff, pupils and parents

• Team work and working in partnership

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any queries. We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our school.

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.

Classroom Teacher - Woodlea September 2026.pdf - 1.84 MB (opens in new tab)

About Woodlea Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 207 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Woodlea Primary School website
• Email address: head@woodleaTLT.co.uk
• Phone number: 01883652358
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/woodlea-primary-school-caterham

Woodlea is the perfect environment for those teachers who want to be able to do what they trained to do - to be teachers. Our incredibly well-behaved children allow our teachers to do what they know how to do best - inspire children through teaching and learning.
Woodlea Primary School is a one-form entry school, situated in the beautiful country village of Woldingham in Surrey. The main school building is a former country house which has been adapted for school use with the addition of a hall, kitchen and cloakroom areas. We also have an additional, purpose-built, four class junior building adjacent to the house. The grounds provide a rich and varied environment including woods, an outdoor classroom, in addition to our ‘paddock’, a multi-use games area, and a trim trail. The nearby Glebe offers sporting facilities for team games and athletics.

Arranging a visit to Woodlea Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@woodleaTLT.co.uk.

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