Class Teacher

Philip Southcote School; Epsom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Philip Southcote School is seeking a dedicated Class Teacher for The Mead Nursery and Infant School. The role involves delivering a high standard of education to early learners, ensuring every child thrives in a supportive environment. Successful candidates will be committed to safeguarding and have the necessary qualifications.

Benefits

Generous pension through Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Condensed school year

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Well-being support including online GP access

Access to discount platform

Family-friendly policies

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding children.
• Ability to manage classrooms effectively.
• Demonstrated continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum relevant to age and ability.
• Provide regular feedback to pupils.
• Engage collaboratively with the school team.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Team Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Benefits: Generous pension, condensed school year, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking a Class Teacher to join our team at The Mead Nursery and Infant School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

Our teachers are responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in the class, ensuring equity of opportunity for all, achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. All teachers are required to carry out the professional duties and responsibilities of a schoolteacher as defined by ‘Teachers’ Standards’ and set out in the current ‘School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document’.

About The Mead Nursery and Infant School

At The Mead, we believe that every child deserves the very best start to their educational journey. As a thriving three-form entry Infant School, we offer a warm, inclusive, and inspiring environment where children aged 3 to 7 can flourish. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives."

We are proud to be a popular and well-regarded school, with three classes in each year group, making a total of nine vibrant and engaging classrooms. Our Nursery provision for 65 children offers both 15-hour and 30-hour places. We are also home to a specialist provision for up to 9 deaf children, ensuring that all learners are supported and celebrated.

We work in close partnership with Auriol Junior School, located just next door. As a feeder school, all children who attend The Mead have priority admission to Auriol, making the transition from Year 2 to Year 3 smooth and reassuring. As well as having both Early Years and Infant education specialisms, with Auriol we are building a strong Primary Community, where children benefit from continuity, shared values, and a consistent approach to learning and wellbeing.

At The Mead, we are more than just a school — we are a community. Our motto, “Proud to Belong,” reflects the inclusive, supportive, and aspirational culture we nurture every day. We are committed to helping every child feel valued, confident, and excited to learn.

Details

Position: Class Teacher

Contract: Full time, permanent

Start Date: 1st September 2025

• Generous workplace pension through Teachers’ Pension Scheme (Employer contribution 28.68%)
• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability of the individuals and classes you teach, preparing and developing teaching materials, programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate
• Provide pupils with regular feedback, both in real time and through accurate marking, encouraging pupils to respond to the feedback, reflect on progress, their emerging needs and to take a responsible and conscientious attitude towards their own work and study
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to the pupils’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
• Engage and make positive contributions as a member of the wider school team, planning collaboratively, sharing information, ideas and expertise, raising standards by sharing effective practice

Requirements include:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development and IT skills

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:

Please click 'Apply' tocomplete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 4th July 2025. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

School type

Job Posted

05/06/2025

Role

Primary Teacher

Subject

KS1

Employment type

Full Time

04/07/2025

1st September 2025

Job reference

CT/062025

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: CT/062025.