Class Teacher to cover Maternity Leave in Early Years

St Martin's Church of England Infant School; Epsom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Tailored CPD programme

Values-led school

Friendly staff

Whole-child development

Supportive families

Dynamic working environment

Job summary

St Martin's C of E Schools is seeking a passionate class teacher to deliver high quality lessons in EYFS, nurturing and inspiring our pupils within a welcoming, values-led setting. You will join an energetic team and motivate children to strive for success while maintaining a positive learning environment.

The role forms part of our Enlighten Learning Trust, working across our 3 form entry infant and junior schools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality lessons in EYFS.
• Nurture and inspire pupils and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Contribute to school life as part of a 3 form entry infant and junior school network.

Job description

We are seeking a passionate class teacher to deliver high quality lessons while successfully nurturing and inspiring our pupils in EYFS.

Do you have the drive to lead learning in a school that aspires to ensure that our amazing children and friendly staff achieve highly?

Are you able to do this whilst having fun?

At St Martin's C of E Schools, we are looking for a passionate class teacher to deliver high quality lessons while successfully nurturing and inspiring our students. As part of our energetic and welcoming team, you will enthuse and motivate students to strive for success while maintaining a healthy learning environment for all children within the school.

Job start date: January 2027

We can offer:

• opportunities to develop leadership skills through developing whole school initiatives;
• exceptional professional development opportunities through a tailored CPD programme;
• an aspirational and values led school;
• enthusiastic, skilled and friendly staff;
• a strong belief in the development of the whole child;
• fantastic children and supportive families;
• exciting and dynamic working and learning environment.

We are looking for someone:

• who is a great teacher and is able to take initiative and to work within our 3 form entry infant and junior schools as part of the Enlighten Learning Trust;
• who is willing to work hard and contribute to the wider life of the school;
• who is passionate with a positive, can do, attitude;
• who has a clear understanding of good and better teaching;
• who has great interpersonal skills, works effectively as part of a team and with good humour;
• who is sympathetic with, and can support our Christian values;
• who is able to challenge children to achieve beyond their expectations.

Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for a role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. For further information please refer to our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy which is available on the Enlighten Learning Trust Careers page. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosureand Barring Service