Class Teacher - KS2
| Posting date: | 30 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 October 2025 |
| Location: | Sutton, Surrey, SM3 8PQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 76892fe2-4100-46c4-a001-321c0fd0bd47 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Must hold Qualified Teacher Status(Unless employed as an unqualified teacher)
• - Substantial experience of successful teaching of primary age children
• - Make accurate and productive use of assessment and monitoring strategies, designed to raise attainment and progress; have high expectations of all learners
- Able to demonstrate how your role will impact positively on pupil attainment and progress
-Commitment to keeping up to date with evidence-informed strategies and initiatives, and to ensuring these are communicated effectively to appropriate stakeholders
• - To be enthusiastic about working within a climate of positive change. - Able to assimilate new ideas and procedures into own practice and model this to others
• - Ability to successfully organise your own workload and that of others
• - Ability to work to agreed deadlines
• - Be an exemplary and innovative classroom practitioner
• - A commitment to effective inclusion to cater for all needs in a primary mainstream school
• - Commitment to developing and extending effective community links and partnerships
• - Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing across a variety of situations
• - A commitment to adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils in a mainstream school, including those with special educational needs and disabilities
• - Commitment to ensuring equity, inclusion and a sense of belonging with regards to all aspects of school life
• - A commitment to making a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school, including extra-curricular activities
• - A commitment to taking responsibility for improving your teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues
• - Work in partnership with the academy committee, communicating effectively to them when necessary
• - Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment inside and outside the classroom
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
Competitive Salary: Outer London Main and Upper scale, with salary according to experience.
Discounted Rates: Discounted rates for our Trust Nursery and Wraparound care.
Permanent Contract: Secure your future with a lasting role in our growing Trust.
Key Stage 2 Focus: Initially teaching Year 5, you'll inspire young minds and shape their academic journey.
Flexible Working: We offer part-time or full-time hours (at least 4 days, with potential for 5 days) to support your work-life balance.
Growth and Development: Embark on a coaching-oriented development journey with ongoing professional learning opportunities at every stage of your career.
Collaborative Environment: Join supportive colleagues who embrace professional growth and work together to achieve common goals.
Impactful Work: Make a positive impact on our local communities and genuinely difference in the lives of students, colleagues, and families.
Innovative Teaching: Incorporate technology into your teaching practice to create engaging and dynamic learning experiences.
Inclusive Culture: Embrace inclusivity and celebrate diversity within our welcoming school family.
About LEO Academy Trust:
LEO Academy Trust is committed to developing a family of schools where collaboration makes a real difference. Successful applicants will initially be appointed to the Trust, with an initial location at Cheam Fields until August 31, 2026. Occasional travel between sites may be required for training opportunities.
Cheam Fields had an Ofsted Inspection in October 2024 and are delighted that our school was graded Outstanding in all areas.
Commitment to safeguarding
At Cheam Fields, we adhere to all national and local policies in regard to Safeguarding Children and Young People. We are committed to gender, racial, religious, and disability equality in every part of school life. Cheam Fields is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The LEO Academy Trust Safeguarding and child protection policy is written in collaboration with all DSL's across the Trust.
- Must hold Qualified Teacher Status(Unless employed as an unqualified teacher)
• - Substantial experience of successful teaching of primary age children
• - Make accurate and productive use of assessment and monitoring strategies, designed to raise attainment and progress; have high expectations of all learners
- Able to demonstrate how your role will impact positively on pupil attainment and progress
-Commitment to keeping up to date with evidence-informed strategies and initiatives, and to ensuring these are communicated effectively to appropriate stakeholders
• - To be enthusiastic about working within a climate of positive change. - Able to assimilate new ideas and procedures into own practice and model this to others
• - Ability to successfully organise your own workload and that of others
• - Ability to work to agreed deadlines
• - Be an exemplary and innovative classroom practitioner
• - A commitment to effective inclusion to cater for all needs in a primary mainstream school
• - Commitment to developing and extending effective community links and partnerships
• - Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing across a variety of situations
• - A commitment to adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils in a mainstream school, including those with special educational needs and disabilities
• - Commitment to ensuring equity, inclusion and a sense of belonging with regards to all aspects of school life
• - A commitment to making a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school, including extra-curricular activities
• - A commitment to taking responsibility for improving your teaching through appropriate professional development, responding to advice and feedback from colleagues
• - Work in partnership with the academy committee, communicating effectively to them when necessary
• - Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment inside and outside the classroom
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
Competitive Salary: Outer London Main and Upper scale, with salary according to experience.
Discounted Rates: Discounted rates for our Trust Nursery and Wraparound care.
Permanent Contract: Secure your future with a lasting role in our growing Trust.
Key Stage 2 Focus: Initially teaching Year 5, you'll inspire young minds and shape their academic journey.
Flexible Working: We offer part-time or full-time hours (at least 4 days, with potential for 5 days) to support your work-life balance.
Growth and Development: Embark on a coaching-oriented development journey with ongoing professional learning opportunities at every stage of your career.
Collaborative Environment: Join supportive colleagues who embrace professional growth and work together to achieve common goals.
Impactful Work: Make a positive impact on our local communities and genuinely difference in the lives of students, colleagues, and families.
Innovative Teaching: Incorporate technology into your teaching practice to create engaging and dynamic learning experiences.
Inclusive Culture: Embrace inclusivity and celebrate diversity within our welcoming school family.
About LEO Academy Trust:
LEO Academy Trust is committed to developing a family of schools where collaboration makes a real difference. Successful applicants will initially be appointed to the Trust, with an initial location at Cheam Fields until August 31, 2026. Occasional travel between sites may be required for training opportunities.
Cheam Fields had an Ofsted Inspection in October 2024 and are delighted that our school was graded Outstanding in all areas.
Commitment to safeguarding
At Cheam Fields, we adhere to all national and local policies in regard to Safeguarding Children and Young People. We are committed to gender, racial, religious, and disability equality in every part of school life. Cheam Fields is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The LEO Academy Trust Safeguarding and child protection policy is written in collaboration with all DSL's across the Trust.