Essendene Lodge School
Surrey
Job type:
Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start date:
23 February 2026
Apply by:
28 November 2025
Job overview
Essendene Lodge School are currently looking to recruit a passionate and inspirational Year 1 class teacher to join their wonderful School and Nursery based in Caterham, Surrey. This role is a maternity cover, it is full time and will be starting in February
Essendene Lodge School is an independent Preparatory School and Nursery in the heart of Caterham, Surrey. We cater for boys and girls between the ages of 2 and 11. We have full time onsite nursery for 2-4 year old pupils managed by experienced and qualified staff. The school prides itself on the family friendly ethos and entrance exam success rate at the end of Year 6. Small class sizes ensure that individual attention is given to pupils in every lesson and children experience a varied curriculum such as French, Music, Sports, Drama, computing and experience activities that full of fun and engagement such as Musical Theatre, Drama, debating and many more.
We are looking to appoint for February 2026 a dynamic and well qualified Year 1 teacher. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher of someone looking for a new challenge to experience their first role in an independent school.
To apply, you will need to have QTS and be able to demonstrate your passionate for children's learning.
We are looking for a teacher who is able to;
* Inspire children with enthusiasm and a love of learning by delivering high quality learning that engages our children
* Prepare and plan for teaching, taking account of the requirements children of all abilities
* Prepare and develop, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements.
* Be able to provide feedback and guidance to pupils and their parents in an engaging way that encourages continuous learning at home
What you will need;
* Evidence of continuing professional teacher development and to continue to learn
* To have a sound knowledge of the requirements of the KS1 curriculum
* The ability to inspire children to reach their full potential
* Experience of teaching in Key stage 1
* A strength and passion to teach this age group
* Experience of teaching phonics will be an advantage.
What do you get in return for your hard work?
In addition to playing an important role in a great school, you will receive a competitive salary and annual salary review. There will also be ample professional development and training opportunities, including ongoing coaching from the Senior leadership team, with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows.
Other benefits include:
* A commitment to professional and career development
* School fee discount
* Pension scheme
* Refer a friend scheme up to £750
* Health plan that provides significant coverage such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world, scanning such as MRI, CT and PET scan
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Westfield rewards (discounts from various high street and online outlets).
We look forward to receiving your applications. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised.
Please apply by visiting
https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/
Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.
Essendene Lodge School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
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About Essendene Lodge School
Essendene Lodge School
Essendene Road, Caterham
Surrey
CR3 5PB
United Kingdom
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