Year 5 Class Teacher
Hatfeild Primary School, Morden, Surrey, SM4 4SJ17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
20 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed-term until 31 August 2027
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Year 5 Class Teacher
Hatfeild Primary School, Merton
Start Date: January 2027 or sooner
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Main Pay Scale
A Place to Grow: Flourish at Hatfeild
Are you a passionate, enthusiastic and ambitious teacher who believes that every child deserves the very best education? Are you committed to creating a positive, inclusive classroom where children are inspired to learn, challenged to achieve and supported to flourish?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
At Hatfeild Primary School, our children are at the heart of everything we do. We are a welcoming, inclusive and ambitious school community where we believe that every child has the potential to succeed.
Our school motto, 'A Place to Grow: Flourish at Hatfeild', reflects our commitment to nurturing the whole child, celebrating individuality and providing the opportunities, experiences and high-quality education that enable every pupil to thrive.
We are seeking a dedicated and talented Year 5 Class Teacher to join our team from January 2027, or sooner for the right candidate.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and motivated teacher to make a real difference to the lives of our children.
We are looking for someone who shares our ambition for excellent teaching and learning, has high expectations of themselves and their pupils, and is committed to ensuring that every child makes strong progress, both academically and personally.
Our successful candidate will join a collaborative and committed team who work together to provide a rich, engaging and inclusive curriculum.
We are particularly interested in appointing someone who understands the importance of building positive relationships, establishing consistent classroom routines and creating an environment where children feel safe, valued and ready to learn.
We Are Looking for Someone Who:
Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils, regardless of their starting points.
Demonstrates strong subject knowledge and delivers engaging, well-structured lessons that support and challenge all learners.
Has a secure understanding of effective teaching, assessment and adaptive practice.
Is passionate about developing children's reading, writing and mathematical understanding.
Creates a purposeful, calm and positive classroom environment where children are ready, respectful and safe.
Understands the importance of inclusion and is committed to meeting the needs of pupils with SEND.
Builds positive, professional relationships with children, colleagues and families.
Is reflective, resilient and enthusiastic about developing their own practice.
Works collaboratively, contributes positively to school improvement and embraces shared approaches to teaching and learning.
Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child.
Above all, we want someone who genuinely enjoys teaching, believes in the potential of every child and brings warmth, energy and ambition to the classroom.
What the school offers its staff
At Hatfeild, we recognise that our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a supportive professional environment where colleagues feel valued, challenged and empowered to develop.
We can offer:
Wonderful children who are enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn.
A welcoming and inclusive school community with a strong sense of belonging.
A supportive and approachable leadership team committed to high expectations alongside high levels of support.
A collaborative staff team who share ideas, expertise and a commitment to doing the very best for our children.
A clear, consistent approach to teaching, learning and behaviour.
Opportunities for high-quality professional development and career progression.
A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and a culture of professional respect.
The opportunity to contribute to the continued development of an ambitious and forward-thinking school.
Our STRIVE values underpin school life, encouraging children and adults alike to demonstrate respect, teamwork, responsibility, motivation, focus and perseverance.
We believe that when staff feel supported and children feel valued, everyone has the opportunity to flourish.
Come and See Us!
We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit Hatfeild Primary School, meet our wonderful children and staff, and experience our school community for themselves.
Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge or a developing practitioner ready to take the next step in your career, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Start Date: January 2027 or sooner, by agreement.
Application Deadline: 20/11/2026
Interviews: 25/11/2026
To Apply: Please complete the application form and provide a supporting statement demonstrating how your experience, skills and professional values meet the requirements of the ro
Further information about the job
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Hatfeild Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 338 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- office@hatfeild.merton.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8337 1332
Two form entry primary school with Nursery and ARP Provision.
Arranging a visit to Hatfeild Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@hatfeild.merton.sch.uk.
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