Class Teacher

Bourne Education Trust; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Addlestone is seeking a Class Teacher for Sayes Court Primary School. This full-time position emphasizes delivering tailored curriculum, addressing diverse student needs, and safeguarding practices. Applicants must have Qualified Teacher Status. The role offers a supportive environment with generous benefits, including ongoing development opportunities and well-being support. Apply before the closing date of January 27, 2026, for this permanent role starting April 13, 2026, or ASAP.

Benefits

Generous pension

Holiday entitlement

Continuous professional development

Wellbeing support

Free parking

Qualifications

• Demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding children.
• Show evidence of effective continuous professional development.
• Experience in relevant Key Stage or subject area.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the curriculum tailored to age and abilities.
• Prepare and develop teaching materials and pastoral arrangements.
• Accountable for pupil attainment and planning to meet needs.

Skills

Child protection and safeguarding awareness

Effective communication

Collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

Job description

Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, 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 Sayes Court Primary School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

About Sayes Court Primary School

Sayes Court Primary School is a vibrant, happy, and inclusive one-form entry primary school in Surrey with a nursery school for 2 – 4 year olds. 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."

At Sayes Court, we believe in developing a breadth of skills and knowledge that nourish a strong sense of self-belief so that both our staff and pupils can achieve their own greatness. We are a community where high expectations are set for all pupils. Our aim is to challenge, inspire and prepare so that pupils can accomplish their goals and be ready for secondary school and beyond.

The Sayes Court curriculum provides children with the opportunity to explore a series of precisely planned, sequenced and interconnected moments that ensure they explore what it is to learn and grow while gaining a deep understanding in all subjects. We believe that getting to know every individual pupil and their interests enables us to develop the children’s strengths inside and outside of the classroom.

Details

Position: Class Teacher

Contract: Full time, permanent

Start Date: 13th April 2026 or ASAP

• 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
• 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.
• Be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of all pupils within your class/es, planning effectively to ensure that pupils have the opportunity to meet their potential.
• Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, planning effectively to meet the needs of pupils with Special Educational Needs and work in collaboration with the SENCo to make an appropriate contribution to and participate in the preparation, implementation, monitoring and review of SEN Support Arrangements.

Requirements include:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent (ECTs are welcomed).
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development.
• Ability to evidence effective communication with a wide audience/range of stakeholders.
• Experience of teaching in relevant Key Stage and/or subject area.

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' to complete 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 27th January 2026. 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 reassign..., 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.

Sayes Court Farm Drive, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 1NB

Job reference: CT/012026. For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: CT/012026.