Primary Teacher

Westvale Park Primary Academy, Horley, Surrey, RH6 8SU

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 2:30pm

• Date listed

  29 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: M1 to M4 (£34,398.00 to £41,074.00)

Primary Teacher job summary

Westvale Park Primary Academy is seeking a passionate and dedicated teacher to join our team to start in the spring/summer term, or sooner if available. This is a full-time position, and applicants must be fully committed to working on this basis.

In this role, you will provide cover and interventions across all year groups, gaining a fantastic opportunity to experience the Westvale way and develop your skills across different areas of the school. This position offers a strong pathway to transition into a Class Teacher role for the next academic year, providing valuable experience and insight into our school before moving into a permanent class-based role.

We would love to hear from you if:

• you have Qualified Teacher Status
• you have experience working in Key Stage 1 and/or 2 classes
• you have a genuine passion for teaching
• you are enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• you are committed to raising the achievement of all students of all abilities

In return for your passion and commitment, we offer:

• A supportive team who place our values of Family, Gratitude, Curiosity, Responsibility, Diversity, Excellence at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirations
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPD
• Fringe allowance
• A spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environment
• A skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staff
• The opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the way
• Enhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy Books
• Aurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being support

If you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact Sonia Mitchinson, Office Manager, on westvalepark@westvaleppa.org.uk or 01293 365019.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than advertised should a suitable applicant be found. Therefore, early application is recommended.

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

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 Westvale Park Primary Academy

• School type: Free School, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 323 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Westvale Park Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/westvale-park-primary-academy

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