- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 448 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hurst Park Primary Academy website
Teacher
More than one location, Leo Academy Trust18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
25 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
5 January 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): Contract: Permanent / Temporary / Fixed Term, Part time / full time / All year round Hours: Full time or part time position available - please specify preference on your application
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main range (unless employed as an unqualified teacher) / Upper range. New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Dependent on candidate experience.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Annual Teacher Recruitment - to start Sept 2026
Are you an exemplary and innovative classroom practitioner ready to inspire the next generation? We are looking for a dedicated Class Teacher to join our team, someone who champions equity and inclusion and is enthusiastic about working within a climate of positive change.
The Role
You will be responsible for the educational and pastoral needs of pupils within your assigned group, ensuring every child feels a sense of belonging. As a Class Teacher, you will plan and prepare engaging lessons that provide equality of access to the curriculum, appropriate to the age and ability of the children.
Teaching & Learning: Teach assigned pupils according to their educational needs, whilst maintaining discipline and a safe learning environment inside and outside the classroom.
Assessment: Monitor and assess pupils' achievements and progress, reporting to parents periodically and using strategies designed to raise attainment.
Collaboration: Work under the direction of Year Leaders to plan schemes of work and contribute to the wider life and ethos of the school, including extra-curricular activities.
Professional Growth: Engage with a professional growth plan, attending relevant INSET and implementing outcomes in your classroom practice.
The Details
Salary: Main range (unless employed as an unqualified teacher) / Upper range. New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band. Dependent on candidate experience.
Contract: Permanent / Temporary / Fixed Term, Part time / full time / All year round
Hours: Full time or part time position available - please specify preference on your application
Location:
The Trust currently has 13 academies over 12 sites across the vibrant and diverse communities of Sutton and Surrey (Elmbridge, Reigate & Banstead, Mole Valley). We expect to welcome further academies in 2026.
Successful applicants will initially be confirmed as appointed to the Trust, and during the second half of the Summer term confirmation of the assigned school will be provided. We invite you to share your preferred locations within your application and when you will be available from.
What you will bring:
We are looking for a professional who holds Qualified Teacher Status (unless applying as an unqualified teacher) and has substantial experience of successfully teaching primary age children. You should be able to demonstrate how your role will impact positively on pupil attainment and progress.
Essential Criteria:
Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
Experience: Substantial experience of successful teaching of primary age children.
Teaching & Assessment: Ability to make accurate and productive use of assessment strategies and adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils, including those with SEND.
Inclusion: A strong commitment to effective inclusion, equity, and creating a sense of belonging for all students.
Professionalism: Ability to successfully organise your own workload, work to agreed deadlines, and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Development: A commitment to keeping up to date with evidence-informed strategies and taking responsibility for improving your teaching through professional development.
Application Guidance
All candidates should detail how you meet the aspects of the person specification for the role. You should describe your suitability against the person specification and ensure that you cover all essential criteria (if not marked as essential, please assume all are essential), by providing evidence and examples of proven experience. We are unable to accept CV’s without a completed application. Applications can only be accepted via the LEO Academy Trust website: leoacademytrust.co.uk
Equality and Opportunity
LEO Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Trust treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff members.
Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities
LEO Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please read about our commitment to safeguarding as well as other important information in the Applicant guide on our website.
Other Information
As part of our due diligence and commitment to safeguarding children, the successful candidate will be subject to a range of mandatory pre-employment checks. These will include:
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Confirmation of identity, right to work in the UK, and overseas checks where applicable.
Verification of professional qualifications.
Checking of references, covering at least the last two years and explaining any gaps in employment.
The Trust also undertakes online searches, including social media, as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates.
Reasonable adjustments
Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in applying for this role, at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team to tell us what changes or help you might need.
About Us
To find out more about the Trust, please visit our website: leoacademytrust.co.uk
Apply early...
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Shortlisting: W/C 26 January 2026
Interviews: 02 & 03 February 2026
What the school offers its staff
Why Choose LEO Academy Trust?
LEO Academy Trust champions continuous professional development. We also work with a range of partners to offer accessible training for all staff including e-learning and face to face workshops.
We believe in the importance of succession planning, and that we are well placed to support you in your next challenge. We offer opportunities to work across different academies within the Trust, and a commitment to promotion opportunities, encouraging ‘home grown’ talent.
In addition, we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Company pension
- Discounted rates for wraparound care and nursery fees
- Comprehensive staff health & wellbeing package including 24/7 GP services, counselling, menopause support, men's mental health support and much more
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Leo Academy Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@leoacademytrust.co.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8066 7130
LEO Academy Trust is committed to developing a family of schools, where collaboration makes a real difference for our children, staff and families. We are seeking exceptional educators to join our teaching team from September 2025. We welcome applications from all members of the community, including those from protected characteristic groups.
LEO Academy Trust is a dynamic and supportive learning environment where you can thrive as an educator. Join us to:
- Cultivate excellence and opportunity for all
- Foster inclusive and engaging learning for all students
- Collaborate with supportive colleagues and embrace professional growth through receiving ongoing professional learning opportunities for every stage of your career
- Embrace inclusivity and celebrate diversity
- Make a positive impact on our local communities
- Embark on a coaching-oriented development journey
- Incorporate technology into your teaching practice
- Promote well-being and work-life balance
- Make a genuine difference in the lives of students, colleagues, and communities
School Details
Hurst Park Primary Academy
Chandlers Field Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 420 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Chandlers Field Primary Academy website
Polesden Lacey Infant Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 90 pupils
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Polesden Lacey Infant Academy website
Manor Park Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 694 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Manor Park Primary Academy website
Cheam Fields Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 458 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cheam Fields Primary Academy website
Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 919 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cheam Park Farm Primary Academy website
Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery
- School type
- Academy, ages 0 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 231 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- Not given
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Shawley Community Primary Academy & Nursery website
Cheam Common Junior Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 510 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cheam Common Junior Academy website
West Ashtead Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 0 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 237 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- Not given
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- West Ashtead Primary Academy website
Brookfield Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 443 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Brookfield Primary Academy website
Furzefield Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 472 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Furzefield Primary Academy website
Cheam Common Infants' Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 412 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cheam Common Infants' Academy website
Arranging a visit to Leo Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@leoacademytrust.co.uk.
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