Year 1 class teacher

Job Description

Year 1 Class Teacher

Fixed Term Contract (1st September 2026 – February 2027)

Essendene Lodge School

Caterham Surrey

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 fixed term contract from September 2026 to February 2027 and is full time (term time only).

Essendene Lodge School is an independent Preparatory School and Nursery in the heart of Caterham, Surrey. The school prides itself on its family‑friendly ethos and excellent 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 a wide range of engaging activities including Musical Theatre, Drama, Debating, and many more.

We are looking for a teacher who is able to:

• Inspire children with enthusiasm and a love of learning by delivering high‑quality teaching that engages our children
• Prepare and plan for teaching, taking account of the requirements of children of all abilities
• Prepare and develop teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment, and pastoral arrangements
• Provide feedback and guidance to pupils and their parents in an engaging way that encourages continuous learning at home

What you will need:

• To apply, you will need to have QTS and be able to demonstrate your passion for children’s learning.
• Evidence of continuing professional teacher development
• A sound knowledge of the requirements of the KS1 curriculum
• A strength and passion for teaching this Key Stage 1
• Experience of teaching phonics (advantageous)

What do you get in return for your hard work?

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, and scanning such as MRI, CT and PET scans
• 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/0000001209

For more information please contact Danni Joyce - danielle@inspiredlearninggroup.co.uk

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).