Class Teacher
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 April 2026 |
| Location: | Twickenham, TW2 7DE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8a45f7ad-71ea-4950-8dbe-4b1a330742e5 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
ESSENTIAL
QUALIFICATIONS
• Degree, QTS or equivalent
EXPERIENCE
• Successful teaching in EYFS, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 that meets the requirements as described in the Professional Standards for Teachers - or if an ECT, successful teaching placements during teacher training
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Relationships with children are positive with high expectations
• Able to make effective relationships with parents, communicate with them and encourage their active participation in their child’s education
• Up-to-date knowledge/understanding of the professional duties of teachers
• Can communicate well and work with children, staff, parents and others
• Committed to personal professional development and is a reflective practitioner
• Strong work ethic and high standards
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
• Up-to-date knowledge of teaching and learning strategies
• Understands and uses a range of forms of assessment to monitor children’s work to help them make progress
• Has a secure knowledge of the national curriculum and related pedagogy
• Has excellent literacy, maths, ICT and written communication skills
• Understands issues in relation to achievement and diversity
• Has up to date knowledge of matters related to Safeguarding, health and well-being of children
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
• Is able to plan and teach challenging, motivational and well organised lessons
• Can assess and monitor children’s work providing feedback to help them learn
• Will evaluate practice and refine approaches where necessary
• Knows how to create a purposeful learning environment
• Committed to further professional learning and a keenness to learn and grow within a team
DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATIONS
• Higher degree / diploma / certificate / Further personal study
What the school offers its staff
About Us
Our vision at Chase Bridge is for all children to excel at learning, express their talents and care for others. In March 2025 our school was judged by Ofsted as being Outstanding in every category. Our report is downloadable to read. We are a thriving three form entry Community Primary and Nursery School in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames situated next to the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham with onsite parking and a positive budget for the next 3 years.
We provide a learning environment where children feel secure, are confident and at the same time, challenged to explore and understand the world around them. Our aim is for the children to achieve their full potential; be safe and happy; develop a love of learning; and the skills of independence to make informed choices.
We place huge importance on the emotional wellbeing of our staff, children and wider community. As an outward-facing school, we are proud to partner and support other schools in developing their own wellbeing and mental health strategies. Having achieved our Attachment Aware Schools Award, we take great pride in our appointed role as MHST Cluster Lead, where we work in partnership with primary, secondary and special schools across Richmond, impacting the lives of over 7,000 children and staff.
The role:
This position is suitable for ECTs, newly qualified teachers or experienced teachers. Chase Bridge is a very popular and successful school. We take pride in our children excelling at learning whilst being exposed to a broad curriculum and a range of exciting opportunities in sports, music and art. We are looking for applicants that have a clear vision of excellent practice, a commitment to raising standards and who have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
We asked our children what they would like in a new teacher and they said they are looking for someone who:
• understands us as individuals and listens to everyone;
• makes the learning enjoyable;
• boosts our confidence;
• encourages us and is approachable; and
• is good at explaining and helping.
If you believe you can deliver on our children’s expectations, we hope you will be in touch.
In return, we offer:
• an established and supportive leadership team;
• a school that has a firm commitment to professional development and career progression;
• a school community that is research focused and where the learning of adults is as important as the learning of children;
• a rewarding and special place to work where staff are passionate about providing a broad curriculum for all children;
• a parent community who are engaged and supportive of the school and their child’s education;
• a well-resourced school set in extensive grounds as well as on site car parking available for the convenience of our staff; and
• access to the Westfield Health Cover and Teacher Pension Scheme.
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.
ESSENTIAL
QUALIFICATIONS
• Degree, QTS or equivalent
EXPERIENCE
• Successful teaching in EYFS, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 that meets the requirements as described in the Professional Standards for Teachers - or if an ECT, successful teaching placements during teacher training
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Relationships with children are positive with high expectations
• Able to make effective relationships with parents, communicate with them and encourage their active participation in their child’s education
• Up-to-date knowledge/understanding of the professional duties of teachers
• Can communicate well and work with children, staff, parents and others
• Committed to personal professional development and is a reflective practitioner
• Strong work ethic and high standards
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
• Up-to-date knowledge of teaching and learning strategies
• Understands and uses a range of forms of assessment to monitor children’s work to help them make progress
• Has a secure knowledge of the national curriculum and related pedagogy
• Has excellent literacy, maths, ICT and written communication skills
• Understands issues in relation to achievement and diversity
• Has up to date knowledge of matters related to Safeguarding, health and well-being of children
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
• Is able to plan and teach challenging, motivational and well organised lessons
• Can assess and monitor children’s work providing feedback to help them learn
• Will evaluate practice and refine approaches where necessary
• Knows how to create a purposeful learning environment
• Committed to further professional learning and a keenness to learn and grow within a team
DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATIONS
• Higher degree / diploma / certificate / Further personal study
What the school offers its staff
About Us
Our vision at Chase Bridge is for all children to excel at learning, express their talents and care for others. In March 2025 our school was judged by Ofsted as being Outstanding in every category. Our report is downloadable to read. We are a thriving three form entry Community Primary and Nursery School in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames situated next to the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham with onsite parking and a positive budget for the next 3 years.
We provide a learning environment where children feel secure, are confident and at the same time, challenged to explore and understand the world around them. Our aim is for the children to achieve their full potential; be safe and happy; develop a love of learning; and the skills of independence to make informed choices.
We place huge importance on the emotional wellbeing of our staff, children and wider community. As an outward-facing school, we are proud to partner and support other schools in developing their own wellbeing and mental health strategies. Having achieved our Attachment Aware Schools Award, we take great pride in our appointed role as MHST Cluster Lead, where we work in partnership with primary, secondary and special schools across Richmond, impacting the lives of over 7,000 children and staff.
The role:
This position is suitable for ECTs, newly qualified teachers or experienced teachers. Chase Bridge is a very popular and successful school. We take pride in our children excelling at learning whilst being exposed to a broad curriculum and a range of exciting opportunities in sports, music and art. We are looking for applicants that have a clear vision of excellent practice, a commitment to raising standards and who have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
We asked our children what they would like in a new teacher and they said they are looking for someone who:
• understands us as individuals and listens to everyone;
• makes the learning enjoyable;
• boosts our confidence;
• encourages us and is approachable; and
• is good at explaining and helping.
If you believe you can deliver on our children’s expectations, we hope you will be in touch.
In return, we offer:
• an established and supportive leadership team;
• a school that has a firm commitment to professional development and career progression;
• a school community that is research focused and where the learning of adults is as important as the learning of children;
• a rewarding and special place to work where staff are passionate about providing a broad curriculum for all children;
• a parent community who are engaged and supportive of the school and their child’s education;
• a well-resourced school set in extensive grounds as well as on site car parking available for the convenience of our staff; and
• access to the Westfield Health Cover and Teacher Pension Scheme.
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.