Class Teacher - Key Stage 1

Benefits: Generous pension, condensed school year, 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 Key Stage 1 class teacher to join our team at Brookwood Primary School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

As a class teacher, you will be responsible for the learning and achievement of all pupils in your class, ensuring equity of opportunity for all and achieving the highest possible standards in work and conduct. You will deliver the curriculum, prepare and develop teaching materials, and provide pastoral support, fostering a stimulating and inclusive environment where every student can thrive.

We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) for this role.

About Brookwood Primary School

Brookwood Primary School is a vibrant, happy, and inclusive one-form entry primary school in the heart of Brookwood village, Surrey. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-five schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives."

Our excellent staff team is enthusiastic and committed to supporting every child in achieving the highest possible standards while exploring their individual interests and talents to the full. We provide a broad and creative curriculum within a safe and stimulating learning environment.

At Brookwood, we enable our pupils to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to lead productive lives as local, national, and global citizens. Our approach values everyone's achievements in a caring atmosphere, which is central to everything we do. We are particularly proud of our strong links with service families, as our close proximity to ATC Pirbright means we have a number of military children whose unique perspectives and experiences enrich our school community.

Children's learning experiences are enhanced through enrichment opportunities that give them a wide understanding of the world around them. Through this balanced approach, we create an educational environment where every child can thrive.

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.
• Provide pupils with regular feedback, both in real time and through accurate marking, encouraging pupils to respond to the feedback, reflect on progress, their emerging needs and to take a responsible and conscientious attitude towards their own work and study.
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to the pupils’ needs in order to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
• Engage and make positive contributions as a member of the wider school team, planning collaboratively, sharing information, ideas and expertise, raising standards by sharing effective practice.

Requirements Include:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
• Ability to evidence effective continuous professional development and IT skills.
• Ability to evidence effective communication with a wide audience / range of stakeholders.
• Experience of teaching in Key Stage 1.

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack.

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 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 25th April 2025. 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 reassignment, 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.

Connaught Road, Brookwood, Surrey, GU24 OHF

School type

Job Posted

04/04/2025

Role

Primary Teacher

Subject

Class Teacher

Employment type

Full Time

25/04/2025

1st September 2025

Job reference

KS1CT2025

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: KS1CT2025.