Class Teacher

Lime Tree Primary School; Merstham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Career pathways

Job summary

Lime Tree Primary School in Merstham, England, seeks a passionate Class Teacher to join our welcoming team on Mondays. The successful candidate will hold QTS, be an enthusiastic, reflective practitioner and deliver a creative, well‑structured curriculum within our calm, caring environment.

You will work as part of a supportive GLF Schools community, with opportunities for professional development, flexible working, and access to a competitive pension and holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Enthusiastic and reflective classroom practitioner with high expectations
• Demonstrates commitment to inclusive practice and whole-child development
• Ability to deliver an engaging, creative and well‑structured curriculum
• Models Lime Tree values of Responsibility, Cooperation, Courage and Resilience
• Collaborative team player contributing to school life
• Committed to ongoing professional development and improving practice
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents

Skills

QTS

Enthusiastic

Inclusive practice

Curriculum delivery

Team collaboration

CPD commitment

Parent relationships

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Are you an inspiring and committed teacher looking to join a school where every child is truly valued? Lime Tree Primary School is seeking a passionate Class Teacher to join our welcoming team one day a week (Mondays).

Your Opportunity

At Lime Tree, we are dedicated to developing the whole child within a calm, caring and safe environment, where high expectations enable every pupil to reach their full potential. Guided by our vision to ‘Learn Together to Achieve Success’, we deliver a rich, engaging curriculum rooted in first‑hand experiences, while our core values of Responsibility, Cooperation, Courage and Resilience underpin everything we do - supporting children to become confident, lifelong learners.

What We're Looking For

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Is an enthusiastic and reflective classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusive practice and the development of the whole child
• Has the ability to deliver an engaging, creative and well‑structured curriculum
• Embeds and models our core values of Responsibility, Cooperation, Courage and Resilience
• Is a collaborative team player who contributes positively to school life
• Shows a commitment to continuous professional development and improving their practice
• Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents

Please read the full job description and person specification for more information.

About Lime Tree Primary School

Our School sits within a established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Lime Tree Primary, our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School and Merstham Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

• Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: 1st November 2026

Pay Scale: GLF MPR 1-6

Contract type: Permanent 20/100ths (Mondays)

Closing Date: 4th Oct 2026

Interview date: TBA