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Classroom Teacher Required from May 2026 (There are two vacancies - one is 0.6, the other is Full Time)
(ECTs welcome to apply)
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join our inspiring and supportive team.
The salary is as per the Main Pay Range (Fringe allowance) point 1, currently £34,398.
Bell Farm School is a large primary school with a nursery, that received a 'Good' Ofsted rating in 2025. They stated ‘Excellent leadership by the headteacher has enabled the school to make significant progress since its previous inspection. Teaching is effective, pupils achieve well and relationships are good. The school has improved rapidly, if a graded inspection took place the school would be Outstanding.
Bell Farm School is situated just over a mile away from the centre of Walton-on-Thames, a beautiful, vibrant town on the Thames with a recently renovated shopping centre with many excellent restaurants and an independent cinema. The school is only 15 minutes’ walk (0.7 miles) away from the train station with fast trains to central London, taking from only 25 minutes. Elmbridge borough, where the school is located, was voted the second best place to live in the UK for quality of life (Halifax Quality of Life Survey, Dec 2014).
We can offer you:
Individually tailored CPD. Bell Farm cares about its staff and their future career and is, therefore, committed to the development of inspired, confident and passionate teachers.
A supportive and strong Senior Leadership Team that leads the school with clear goals.
What is great about our school:
Friendly, fun, welcoming and highly motivated staff.
A team ethos whereby all staff support each other and share resources and good practice.
We aim to achieve excellence in our pupils and staff.
Well-behaved children with great attitudes to learning.
Beautiful grounds enabling outdoor learning, including forest schools.
As we value our staff, as well as the above, we also offer:
An Employee Assistance Programme (offering confidential support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
Free places at Breakfast Club for any children that attend Bell Farm Primary School.
Free teas and coffees during breaks.
Regular staff social events.
On site free parking.
My Benefits: A reward scheme for employees of Surrey County Council, includes Childcare vouchers.
A weekly Appreciation SLT award, to reward and recognise a member of staff who has given outstanding contribution to the team.
Closing date: 12pm Monday 23rd February 2026 .
Interviews will be held on Friday 27th February 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the school. We would encourage you to come and see our vibrant and exciting school for yourself. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit. Please also take a look at our school website.
Safeguarding Statement
Bell Farm Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and if necessary will need to complete, satisfactorily, a childcare (disqualification) regulation, staff declaration form.