EYFS Class Teacher

Brookfield Primary Academy, Sutton, Surrey, SM3 9LY

42 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  26 September 2025

• Closing date

  7 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Casual
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS 1-6 Outer London dependant on experience

EYFS Class Teacher job summary

Class Teacher - Maternity Cover - Reception

Location: Initially located at Brookfield until 31 August 2026

The Trust currently has 12 academies over 13 sites across the vibrant and diverse communities of Sutton and Surrey (Elmbridge, Reigate & Banstead, Mole Valley). We expect to welcome further academies in 2025/2026.

Successful applicants will initially be confirmed as appointed to the Trust.

There may be some travel between sites on occasion, for example to attend training opportunities.

Start Date: 01 January 2026

Contract: Initially maternity cover, but may be an opportunity to become permanent from September 2026; Full time 

Unleash Your Potential as a Class Teacher in Reception!

Are you an exceptional educator ready to make a real difference? LEO Academy Trust is searching for a passionate and dynamic Class Teacher to join our thriving Trust from January 2026. This is your chance to ignite young minds in our Reception class, initially based at Brookfield Primary Academy until August 2026.

Why LEO Academy Trust?

We are a vibrant and supportive learning environment committed to fostering excellence and opportunity for all. Join us and experience:

Impactful Teaching: Cultivate excellence and foster inclusive, engaging learning experiences for every student.

Collaborative Community: Work alongside supportive colleagues and embrace continuous professional growth with ongoing learning opportunities at every stage of your career.

Diverse & Inclusive: Celebrate diversity and make a positive impact on our local communities across Sutton and Surrey.

Innovative Development: Embark on a coaching-oriented development journey and integrate cutting-edge technology into your teaching practice.

Work-Life Balance: Promote well-being and achieve a fulfilling work-life balance.

Genuine Difference: Make a lasting impact on the lives of students, colleagues, and communities.

Your Opportunity Awaits!

This full-time maternity cover position offers a competitive salary (Outer London main and upper scale) commensurate with your experience. While the position is initially located at Brookfield, our Trust boasts 12 academies across 13 sites in the diverse communities of Sutton and Surrey, with further expansion planned for 2025/2026. You'll be appointed to the Trust, with occasional travel between sites for exciting training opportunities.

Ready to Join Us?

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to shape the future!

Apply Now: We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as shortlisting will be ongoing. The Trust reserves the right to remove the advert once a successful candidate is appointed.

Showcase Your Skills: Detail how you meet the person specification for this role, providing compelling evidence and examples of your proven experience. Review the job description and person specification.

Key Information:

• This role requires you to work in the UK from the provided location.
• We are unable to sponsor a Certificate of Sponsorship/visa for this role.
• Feedback on your application will be provided upon request if you attend an interview.
• In line with safeguarding guidelines, pre-employment checks, including internet and social media searches, will be conducted.
• Fluency in English is essential for effective communication and safeguarding responsibilities.
• LEO Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to promoting equality and inclusivity for all staff and applicants.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities:

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. For more information, please refer to our applicant guide on the website.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team.

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

Positions are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All employees of the Trust are deemed to be in regulated activity with children and as such, all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and for this role, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed amongst other checks as appropriate.

All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a declaration regarding offences and have references requested (unless agreed otherwise), prior to the interview.

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 Brookfield Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 443 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brookfield Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brookfield-primary-academy-sutton

Brookfield Primary Academy is one of family of schools that make up LEO Academy Trust.

Located in North Cheam, Brookfield is a two form primary with nursery offering 30 hours childcare. Brookfield was inspected by Ofsted in July 2019 and was found to be good in all categories. The inspectors found that "Leaders, governors and representatives of the trust have a very clear vision for what they want pupils to experience and achieve while at Brookfield. They have an accurate understanding of the school’s strengths and use this to plan effectively for improvement. There is a real focus on raising standards. Consequently, many outcomes are better than when the school first joined the trust."

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