Class Teachers

What skills and experience we're looking for

Ellingham Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our committed and friendly team. The post is currently fixed term , however there is the potential for this to be extended.

Applications will be considered on submission, and we will interview exceptional candidates as applications are received. We encourage early submission.

Ellingham Primary School is a warm and friendly school serving a welcoming and supportive community in the heart of Chessington. We are looking for a newly qualified or experienced teacher to join our team who is passionate about high-quality learning, and who is committed to being part of the team.

We are ambitious for the rich, mastery curriculum and cultural experiences our pupils receive during their time in every year group, but are also ambitious for the professional development and supportive coaching of our staff team. We believe that significant investment in teaching staff and resources is key to Ellingham’s success. We would welcome applications from any teacher who shares our aspirations for both our children and themselves.

We are looking for an effective class teacher who

• has a passion for making a difference to children's learning, progress and social development
• demonstrates high standards and expectations of themselves and of the children
• shows enthusiasm and creativity to inspire our children to love learning
• is reflective, ambitious to improve and develop their practice
• understands and implements inclusive practice
• enjoys working as part of a team.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you

• attentive and enthusiastic children, engaged in their learning
• a nurturing environment, where staff and children’s well-being is a priority
• a calm and friendly learning environment in large bright classrooms
• a supportive and friendly staff team, who are keen to share expertise and good practice
• a commitment to your professional development with expert training and coaching opportunities
• a welcoming community
• for ECTs, a strong programme of induction, mentoring, and development to ensure you are well-supported at the start of your career.

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.