Class Teacher

Class Teacher

Elstead, Surrey

MPS

Permanent

St James Church of England Primary School

St James Primary School is looking to recruit an experienced or early career teacher to work in join our team in September. This is most likely to be working in Key Stage 1. You will work with the Headteacher and our wonderful staff to 'Bring Out the Best' in our children.

St James was described in its last Ofsted inspection (June 2024) as a "happy and joyful school [...] having a family feel" and this was also reflected in our SIAMS inspection (July 2025).

We wish to appoint a teacher with QTS and a passion for primary education. You will enthuse and excite children in their learning, have high expectations and be a highly motivated and flexible team member.

This is a full time position.

In return, we offer:

• opportunities to work with other experienced teachers within St James
• full support and mentoring through the ECT induction program
• an environment that champions staff and pupil emotional wellbeing
• a very warm, friendly and supportive working environment with a commitment to nurturing and developing all our staff, including our school dog
• a caring and inclusive Christian ethos with supportive, enthusiastic and dedicated staff, governors and parents

You will:

• be an enthusiastic and creative teacher who provides an engaging and rich learning experience to bring out the best in our children
• have a positive attitude to life and a belief that every child can fulfil their potential
• have a proactive approach to their professional development
• have excellent organisational, ICT and interpersonal skills
• be committed to make a positive contribution to the school and the wider community.

Visits to the school prior to an application are warmly welcomed and encouraged but, if a visit is not possible, you may wish to phone for further details.

Closing date for applications: 1 May 2026.

An early application is recommended as candidates will be assessed and shortlisted as their application is received. The date for interviews will be confirmed at the earliest opportunity.

• be an enthusiastic and creative teacher who provides an engaging and rich learning experience to bring out the best in our children
• have a positive attitude to life and a belief that every child can fulfil their potential
• have a proactive approach to their professional development
• have excellent organisational, ICT and interpersonal skills
• be committed to make a positive contribution to the school and the wider community.
  
  St James Primary School is looking to recruit an experienced or early career teacher to work in join our team in September. This is most likely to be working in Key Stage 1. You will work with the Headteacher and our wonderful staff to 'Bring Out the Best' in our children.
St James was described in its last Ofsted inspection (June 2024) as a "happy and joyful school [...] having a family feel" and this was also reflected in our SIAMS inspection (July 2025).

This is a full time position. In return, we offer:
• opportunities to work with other experienced teachers within St James
• full support and mentoring through the ECT induction program
• an environment that champions staff and pupil emotional wellbeing
• a very warm, friendly and supportive working environment with a commitment to nurturing and developing all our staff, including our school dog
• a caring and inclusive Christian ethos with supportive, enthusiastic and dedicated staff, governors and parents