13 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    19 March 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    5 March 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: 3 days a week (days to be confirmed)

Contract type

Fixed term - 2 to 3 terms - Maternity or parental leave cover

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS Fringe: £33,075-45,037 FTE. Pro rata £19,845-27,022

What skills and experience we're looking for

Kingswood Primary School in Lower Kingswood, Surrey is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Class Teacher (working in Year 4) to join our team of dedicated and inclusive professionals on a maternity cover contract; commencing in September 2025 for 2 to 3 terms on a part time basis (3 days a week).

We are looking for a highly motivated, energetic and enthusiastic practitioner with a passion to deliver exceptional education and childcare both in the classroom and in our outdoor spaces. The successful candidate will be imaginative and forward thinking, demonstrate dedication and commitment, ensuring we maintain high quality provision and good outcomes for all children. They will also be warm, nurturing and have a good sense of humour.

We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers who can demonstrate an ability to support our children to be the best that they can be, who have a passion for education, and from applicants with the drive and commitment to deliver outstanding learning.

The successful candidate will:

  • Enjoy modelling effective and inspirational practice;
  • Be able to motivate and inspire our children and adults to achieve their best in all areas of learning and behaviour;
  • Be committed to inclusion, high expectations and raising standards;
  • Be excellent communicators with good organisational and personal skills; and
  • Be enthusiastic about contributing to the wider life of the school.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you:

  • The opportunity to work with a Trust that prioritises our employees’ health and wellbeing.
  • Family friendly and supportive people centric policies and procedures.
  • A supportive working environment committed to collaboration and high performance – joining a team of skilled and hardworking professionals.
  • An excellent staff assistance programme with access to wellbeing and health initiatives, including counselling, physiotherapy, menopause and weight management support.
  • Opportunities and support for professional growth and continuous professional development.
  • Membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution;

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of our Trust. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support or require alternative formats, please contact us.

Further information about the school can be found on the Greensand Multi Academy Trust website.

Candidates are also warmly invited to contact Tim Samuel, Executive Headteacher at Kingswood Primary School to discuss the role in more depth.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 19 March at 9am, however applications will be considered upon receipt. CV based applications will not be accepted.

Greensand Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful candidate will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and an overseas criminal records check if you have lived or worked outside the UK within the last 10 years. Shortlisted candidates will also be subject to an online check in accordance with the updated KCSIE statutory guidance.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
How to apply
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Additional documents

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

About Kingswood Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
Up to 210 pupils
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01737948220

Arranging a visit to Kingswood Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.tam@reigate-school.surrey.sch.uk.

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