Class Teacher to cover Maternity Leave in Early Years in Epsom

We are seeking a passionate class teacher to deliver high quality lessons while successfully nurturing and inspiring our pupils in EYFS. Do you have the drive to lead learning in a school that aspires to ensure that our amazing children and friendly staff achieve highly? Are you able to do this whilst having fun?

At St Martin's C of E Schools, we are looking for a passionate class teacher to deliver high quality lessons while successfully nurturing and inspiring our students. As part of our energetic and welcoming team, you will enthuse and motivate students to strive for success while maintaining a healthy learning environment for all children within the school.

We can offer:

• Opportunities to develop leadership skills through developing whole school initiatives;
• Exceptional professional development opportunities through a tailored CPD programme;
• An aspirational and values led school;
• Enthusiastic, skilled and friendly staff;
• A strong belief in the development of the whole child;
• Fantastic children and supportive families;
• Exciting and dynamic working and learning environment.

We are looking for someone:

• Who is a great teacher and is able to take initiative and to work within our 3 form entry infant and junior schools as part of the Enlighten Learning Trust;
• Who is willing to work hard and contribute to the wider life of the school;
• Who is passionate with a positive, can do, attitude;
• Who has a clear understanding of good and better teaching;
• Who has great interpersonal skills, works effectively as part of a team and with good humour;
• Who is sympathetic with, and can support our Christian values;
• Who is able to challenge children to achieve beyond their expectations.

Early Career Teachers are welcome to apply. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for a role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. For further information please refer to our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy which is available on the Enlighten Learning Trust Careers page. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date for applications is midday, Wednesday 30 September 2026, with interviews planned for w/c 5 October 2026.