Reception Class Teacher
Robin Hood Infants' School, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 2SF18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): We would consider part time and full time for 2 terms
Contract type
- Fixed term - 2 terms - Maternity or parental leave cover
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main scale
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate must:
1. Have successful experience of teaching (or teaching practice with) children in the Early Years/ Key stage 1.
2. Have a clear understanding and knowledge of the curricula for Early Years / Key Stage one and how to deliver these in a creative and effective manner.
3. Be able to conduct teaching and learning according to school policy:
- Imaginative and well-planned lessons with content that caters for different learning styles and promotes independent learning.
- Assessment for Learning tools to guide learning
- Use marking and assessment to inform future planning
- Regular recording and tracking of pupils’ progress
4. Be able to create a creative classroom environment inside and outside, and contribute to the whole-school environment that is educationally stimulating and well maintained.
5. Ensure that Health & Safety rules are followed, taking responsibility for the safety, welfare and discipline of pupils.
6. Assist the Headteacher in fostering the pastoral care of all children in the school, showing a sympathetic understanding of children’s needs.
7. Maintain and encourage good relationships throughout the school, including with colleagues, governors, parents, the LA and the Community.
8. Be supportive to all aspects of school life including those taking place outside school hours.
9. Contribute to whole school development, including the School Development Plan, the review of subject development plans, audits, curriculum policies and overviews and the staff handbooks.
10. Be ready to share talents, skills, ideas and enthusiasms for the benefit of the whole school.
11. Carry out duties specified by the Headteacher or the Governing Body which are required in current and future legislation.
12. Demonstrate a positive attitude to meeting the challenges of work in education and learning new skills and knowledge.
13. Have excellent skills in both oral and written communication.
Person Specification
The person specification shows the abilities and skills you need to carry out the duties in the job description. Shortlisting is carried out on the basis of how well you meet the requirements of the person specification. You should mention any experience you have had which shows how you could meet these requirements when you fill in your application form.
Applicants will be considered against the criteria set out below:
The applicant:-
1. Must be a qualified teacher or be qualified to begin ECT programme.
2. Must be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and have, or be prepared to undergo, an enhanced DBS check.
3. Must have a positive, enthusiastic and optimistic attitude to being a teacher.
4. Should provide evidence of a strong commitment to providing a balanced education appropriate to children of all abilities and based on first-hand experience.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the Early years/National curriculum and assessment issues
6. Must have an inspiring, lively and creative teaching style, as demonstrated in an observed lesson, in order to interest and motivate children.
7. Must be confident in the use of IT to enrich teaching and learning, and for professional use.
8. Must show a commitment to inclusive education and a knowledge of what this requires.
9. Should be able to demonstrate knowledge of recent developments in education.
10. Should show evidence of the ability to assist children’s social development and self- discipline through a restorative approach.
11. Should be able to work in a team, contributing to curriculum design, planning, assessment and recording children’s progress.
12. Should have positive skills for managing the work of classroom assistants and voluntary helpers.
13. Should demonstrate a commitment to and support partnerships - between school and parents, governors, partner schools and support agencies.
14. Should demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Interviews will be on Wednesday 10th June PM
What the school offers its staff
- Dedicated, hardworking teachers and support staff
- A caring and supportive team
- Support with continued professional development
- Enthusiastic, well behaved children with outstanding attainment
- Generous PPA time
Flexible working opportunities
Please make clear on your application form what you can offer.
Further information about the job
We are looking for an inspiring and enthusiastic teacher to teach full time in our reception class. Our Federation contains a maintained nursery school with three part-time classes and a three-form entry Infant school. We are a happy and vibrant school, we aim high and ensure our children leave us with lasting memories.
The successful candidate needs to:
- Be passionate about quality teaching and learning
- Have an outstanding record in Performance Management or ITT with successful experience of raising achievement in Early Years
- Be reflective, creative and innovative
Have excellent interpersonal skills – a ‘can-do’ attitude
The Federation of Thomas Wall Nursery and Robin Hood Infants School takes notice of and adheres to all national and local policies and guidance in regard to Safeguarding Children and Young People.
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.
About Robin Hood Infants' School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 5 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 257 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Robin Hood Infants' School website
- Email address
- mbracey1@suttonmail.org
- Phone number
- 02086433688
The Federation of Thomas Wall Nursery and Robin Hood Infants caters for children 3-7 year olds. The two schools are on the same site and we are joined under the same leadership team. In the Nursery we also have a base for children with complex language and social skills which is an Local Authority resource where the 20 children attend part time and during their year at our school their needs are assessed and an EHCP is applied for.
Our Early Years work together across both schools and share a playground. Our Key Stage 1 children follow the National Curriculum and most move on to the Junior School nearby.
Arranging a visit to Robin Hood Infants' School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mbracey1@suttonmail.org.
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