11 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    8 June 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS 0.6 £20,638 - £28,103 (FTE £34,398 - £46,839)

Pay scale

M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Reception Class Teacher / Ref: RCT001

Start date: Tuesday 1st September 2026 or Monday 2nd November 2026

Salary: MPS 0.6 £20,638 - £28,103 (FTE £34,398 - £46,839)

Contract: Full Time and Permanent

Job Expires: Friday 19th June 2026 at 1pm

ECTs Considered: Yes

Please contact the Headteacher, Nick Usher, via email (head@godstone.surrey.sch.uk) to discuss the role in more detail, as well as the opportunities we can offer. Closing date for applications is 1pm on Friday 19th June 2026.

Shortlisting will take place: Friday 19th June 2026

Godstone Primary and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

What the school offers its staff

This is a unique opportunity to join our thriving one form entry school. We are seeking an inspiring Reception Class Teacher to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a school where children are eager to learn, families actively support the school, and staff wellbeing is genuinely valued.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious teacher who has outstanding teaching skills and high expectations for learning and behaviour. Above all, the successful candidate will be resilient, collaborative and be passionate about developing inspirational learning experiences for the children who attend Godstone Primary and Nursery School

If you are passionate about learning, love teaching and strive to be outstanding then we would love to hear from you.

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 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.

Additional documents

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

About Godstone Primary and Nursery School

School type
Local authority maintained schools, None, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
234 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01883742326

Godstone Primary and Nursery School is a one form entry school situated in the heart of Godstone village.

It was rated good at the last Ofsted inspection in 2017. It has a welcoming and happy environment where staff place the needs of the children at the centre of their work.

Our school motto is ‘Inspirational learning for life.’

Arranging a visit to Godstone Primary and Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email head@godstone.surrey.sch.uk.

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