KS2 Class Teacher, Leadership Opportunity

TN United Kingdom; Elmbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Thames Ditton Junior School is seeking a KS2 Class Teacher to join their team starting September 2025. The role offers the opportunity to lead a year group, positively impacting both staff and students while being part of a supportive school environment. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary (London Fringe)

Two-week Autumn half term

Supportive colleagues

Staff benefits & discounts

Occupational health and employee assistance

Free gym access at HWS

Professional development opportunities

Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Inspiring and talented KS2 teacher.
• Experience in leading a year group preferred.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality teaching and classroom management.
• Oversee teaching and learning progress within the year group.
• Support and manage colleagues to develop their practice.

Skills

High-quality teaching

Classroom management

Collaboration with SLT

Job description

Job Title: KS2 Class Teacher
School: Thames Ditton Junior School
Start Date: September 2025

We invite applications from inspiring, talented, and highly motivated KS2 teachers. There is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to become a Year Group Leader, leading the team and positively impacting staff and students.

Thames Ditton Junior School is a popular 3-form entry school with 360 pupils from Year 3 to Year 6. The school also provides learning and additional needs support for 16 pupils with moderate learning and speech/language needs.

The ideal candidate will:

1. Provide high-quality teaching, learning, and classroom management, aligning with our TDJS teaching and learning model.
2. Understand and promote our TDJS Way processes and expectations, participate in training, and engage with SLT.
3. Oversee teaching, learning, behavior, communication, and progress within the year group.
4. Support and line manage colleagues to develop their practice.
5. Collaborate with SLT to develop and implement new strategies.

We offer:

• Competitive salary (London Fringe)
• Two-week Autumn half term
• Supportive colleagues
• Staff benefits & discounts
• Occupational health and employee assistance
• Free gym access at HWS
• Professional development opportunities
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with employer contributions

Applications are welcomed via our website. The latest closing date is Monday, 2nd June 2025 (9 am).

Safeguarding Statement: Thames Ditton Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Appointments are subject to DBS clearance, references, and verification of identity and qualifications.