KS2 Class teacher
Horsell CofE Junior School, Woking, Surrey, GU21 4TA12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
26 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
14 January 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and friendly school? Do you have high expectations for yourself and your pupils? Do you want to work with articulate, well-behaved and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn and share their views?
If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a class teacher. We are a three-form entry junior school in Woking, Surrey, with a strong ethos of respect and collaboration. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum and a range of extracurricular activities. We have a supportive parent community that values education and works in partnership with the school.This role is suitable for ECTs and experienced teachers.
As a class teacher, you will be responsible for planning, delivering, and assessing high-quality lessons that meet the needs of all learners. You will also contribute to the development of the curriculum and the school improvement plan. You will work closely with your year group team and other colleagues to share good practice and resources. You will also benefit from regular PPA time within a team, as well as ongoing professional development opportunities. We are committed to developing our teachers through continuous professional development (CPD) and providing access to professional career development through National Professional Qualification (NPQ) programmes. For ECT applicants, we have a strong mentoring culture and positive links with other local schools.
To be successful in this role, you will need to have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- A passion for teaching and learning and a commitment to raising standards
- Excellent subject knowledge and pedagogical skills
- An understanding on how to support pupils with additional needs
- A positive and proactive attitude and a willingness to embrace new challenges
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively
- A sense of humour and a caring and nurturing approach
What the school offers its staff
- A welcoming and supportive staff team and senior leadership team
- A developing coaching culture
- Established planning which allows for effective use of PPA time
- A vibrant and diverse school community with enthusiastic and well-behaved children
- A stimulating and well-resourced learning environment
- Collaborative approach to sharing good teaching practice
- A strong mission from all to provide a high quality provision for our most vulnerable pupils
- A comprehensive induction and mentoring programme for new staff
- A range of professional development opportunities and career progression pathways, including the NPQ programme
- Free access to the school's onsite swimming pool at the weekend
- A programme of social events
- A school at the heart of a thriving village community
We believe Horsell Junior School is a very special place to work. To fully appreciate our wonderful school, candidates are strongly encouraged to visit prior to making an application. A member of our senior leadership team will show you round and will be able to answer any questions you may have.
If you are interested in this role, please contact the school office to arrange a visit to the school. The closing date for applications is Monday, 26th January. Interviews will be held within the same week.
Further information about the job
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Horsell CofE Junior School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 360 pupils
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Horsell CofE Junior School website
- Email address
- sbm@horsell-junior.surrey.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01483 761531
Arranging a visit to Horsell CofE Junior School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@horsell-junior.surrey.sch.uk.
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