KS2 Class Teacher
Knollmead Primary School, Surbiton, Surrey, KT5 9QPThis job expired on 16 November 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
16 November 2025 at 9am
Date listed
5 November 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers Mainscale (Outer London)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualified (UK) Teacher Status
Be knowledgeable about current developments in education and have a thorough and up to date knowledge of the National Curriculum
Knowledge of research relating to cognitive load theory, vocabulary development, and Growth Mindset.
Clear understanding of the process of determining, organising and implementing an appropriate curriculum for 5 – 11 year olds
Ability to offer leadership of a curriculum area and contribute to staff development (if not ECT)
Excellent oral and written communication and ICT skills
High expectations and positive role model for pupils and staff
Commitment to improving pupil learning and raising achievement
A commitment to continuous professional development
An ability to build and maintain effective relationships with parents/carers, external partners and the community
A clear understanding of the role of the Governing Body in the management of the school
An ability to delegate, meet deadlines and prioritise
Demonstrate vision, creativity and initiative
Understanding of and commitment to promoting Equality of Opportunity and safeguarding responsibilities within the school
Willingness to become involved in all aspects of school life
What the school offers its staff
The Headteacher and Governing Body are looking to appoint an exceptional practitioner to this friendly, aspirational, inclusive and happy primary school, judged to be Outstanding for Quality of Education, Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, and Early Years provision by Ofsted (February 2025; see full report here). Knollmead is part of the Coombe Academy Trust and teachers are able to benefit from cross Academy working, support and professional development opportunities.
We are very proud of the learning that takes place at Knollmead, in particular consistently achieving above the national average for the percentage of children achieving at greater depth/higher standard alongside our exceptional support for children with additional needs.
“Knollmead Primary School provides an exceptional education for all its pupils. Inclusion and ambition are central to its ethos and promoted by everyone in this close-knit community. The school’s curriculum is rich and ambitious.” Ofsted, February 2025
“Staff are happy and very proud to work at Knollmead. They appreciate the huge efforts leaders make to develop them professionally and promote their well-being.” Ofsted, February 2025
“I love that training and development [at Knollmead] are followed through. In previous schools, this was often a box-ticking exercise and a true waste of time. I rarely feel we are doing anything just for the sake of it here - everything has a purpose and a reason. New strategies or ways of teaching are based on thorough research, carefully considered, and then properly implemented. Everyone is expected to embed these in their classroom practice, which ensures consistency and results.” Class teacher
“It has been a fantastic opportunity to work with such a knowledgeable team at Knollmead. Expert teachers are always willing to help and give advice on any questions I may have concerning teaching and learning or assessment. At the heart of the community is to continue to learn together and because of this ethos I have gained a lot of experience and have been able to continuously grow in my practice.” Class teacher
Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to contact the school to discuss the school and the role and arrange to visit. Please note that CVs will not be accepted nor applications from agencies.
Flexible working opportunities
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Coombe Academy Trust is fully committed to protecting its pupils and staff. We therefore have a rigorous and robust recruitment process that gathers evidence about a candidate’s suitability to work with children and have proactive safeguarding procedures in place.
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About Knollmead Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 239 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Knollmead Primary School website
- Email address
- slong@knollmeadprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8337 3778
Knollmead Primary School is a single form intake primary school with Nursery and Specialist Provision and is part of the Coombe Academy Trust.
Coombe Academy Trust comprises three Nursery and primary Schools, two Secondary Schools and a joint sixth form. In addition, within our schools we have five Specialist Resource Provisions. Our schools are based in Kingston and work as one entity to improve and maintain a high standard across the Trust. As a trust we are seeking to expand the areas that we support.
Arranging a visit to Knollmead Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email slong@knollmeadprimary.co.uk.
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