Full Time / Part Time Class Teacher

St Martin's CofE Primary School (Dorking); Dorking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Dorking is seeking a dedicated Class Teacher for a full/part-time role to inspire children with a love of learning. Join a supportive environment where professional development is encouraged and be part of a nurturing team committed to safeguarding. This position offers the opportunity for subject leadership and a commitment to children's well-being, with the school boasting good practical classroom support. Don't miss the chance to contribute to a special community that values all students.

Benefits

Supportive career development

Enthusiastic and motivated children

Access to a well-resourced school

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively meet the needs of all pupils.
• Commitment to personal professional development.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Encourage a love of learning in children.
• Engage with the curriculum effectively.
• Contribute significantly to the school community.

Skills

Organisational skills

Motivation

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Job description

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Full / Time Part Time Class Teacher

Start Date : 1 September 2026

Salary : London Fringe : Main or Upper Pay Scale.

Contract : Fixed term contract until 31 August 2027

Applications Close : Friday 30 January 2026

Hours : Full Time / Part TIme (to be discussed but min 4 days per week.

At St Martin’s we aim to encourage a love of learning and to open doors for all children to experience a wide and engaging curriculum. We are in the business of building people and so the whole child is of great importance to us. We want to inspire everyone in our school community to ‘be the best they can be’.

We would love to hear from you if you :

• Are very organised and can plan effectively to meet the needs of all pupils
• Are enthusiastic about all aspects of learning and teaching
• Are highly motivated with high expectations of attainment and behaviour from all pupils
• Believe children learn best through first‑hand experience
• Are committed to your own professional development
• Have the ability to work as part of a hardworking, enthusiastic and committed team
• Demonstrate great inter‑personal skills and have a good sense of humour
• Will make a significant contribution to the life of the school.

We can offer you :

A GOOD rating school at OFSTED

• A supportive environment with a commitment to develop your career
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic children
• Good, practical classroom support
• A commitment to the well‑being of all our staff
• Excellence, excitement and enjoyment.

A well‑resourced school

Subject leadership time for those who lead subjects

ELSA provision for children with social and emotional needs

This is a very exciting time to join our Trust as we move into the next stage of our development where we can offer a wealth of support with collaborative opportunities to ensure all our schools have capacity to bring the best out of staff and pupils.

A range of activities such as forest school and sports make use of our lovely, wooded grounds and our large playing fields during and outside the school day.

We would strongly encourage candidates to arrange an informal meeting with the headteacher in person, or via TEAMs / phone call if required.

We think our school is incredibly special. We ensure a nurturing, safe, supportive, and inspiring school experience for our students. We look forward to meeting you.

Safeguarding Statement

St Martin’s CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) as well as other pre‑appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2024).