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We are seeking an exceptional classroom practitioner with a creative approach to teaching to join our team on a temporary maternity leave contract that will commence December 2025, ideally with induction days to get to the know the class in November.
Located on the edge of the renowned Epsom Downs racecourse, our diverse and vibrant Primary School offers a unique learning environment. We are a large, well-resourced school with state-of-the-art outdoor play areas, a small farm where children participate from Year 1 onwards, two Nature World/Forest School areas, a Music room, Library, and an outdoor beach. For more details about our site and our values, including our Nurture approach, please visit our website at Epsom Downs.
This role is for a class teacher, preferably with Key Stage 2 experience, who will collaborate closely with their Phase Team, our Headteacher, and Deputy.
Role Overview
We are looking for a passionate and dedicated teacher to:
1. Deliver high-quality teaching and learning across the primary curriculum
2. Inspire and motivate pupils to achieve their best
3. Create an inclusive and supportive classroom environment where every child can thrive
4. Demonstrate strong subject knowledge and effective classroom practice
Key Responsibilities
5. Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the primary curriculum
6. Assess, track and support pupils’ progress, ensuring all children achieve their potential
7. Create a positive, inclusive and nurturing classroom environment
8. Work in partnership with colleagues, parents and carers to support children’s learning and wellbeing
Candidate Profile
9. All teachers have subject responsibility (except Early Career Teachers).
10. If you are an Early Career Teacher, we offer comprehensive support for professional development.
School Culture and Achievements
We are seeking a passionate educator who shares our commitment to providing an exciting and supportive learning environment. Our goal is for pupils to feel safe, supported, and inspired to achieve their full potential.
Our school offers a dynamic curriculum that fosters enthusiasm for learning, with enrichment activities such as gardening, practical skills training, and educational visits that make education both engaging and meaningful. Join our dedicated team and be part of a school community that values emotional support, high-quality teaching, and holistic student development.
Do you have...
11. creative teaching skills with solid experience?
12. high expectations of pupils’ attainment and behaviour?
13. the ability to motivate and inspire others?
We can offer you...
14. a friendly and supportive team.
15. professional Development opportunities.
16. a vibrant environment with quality resources.
If you enjoy challenge, innovation and change, have confidence in your own ability and a good sense of humour, then Epsom Downs is the school for you.
This is a fixed-term post to cover maternity leave. The contract is expected to last for up to 12 months, but the exact end date may vary depending on when the substantive post-holder returns.
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We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive applications from suitable candidates, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Epsom Downs Community School is an equal opportunities employer, and selects staff on merit, irrespective of race, sex, disability or age. We are proud to embrace diversity and foster an inclusive environment where every individual – child and staff - feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We are committed to promoting equality in all aspects of school life, ensuring that staff, regardless of background, ethnicity, gender, or ability, has equal access to opportunities and support.
Safeguarding
Epsom Downs Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a requirement for the successful applicant to undertake a school issued Enhanced DBS check, subscribe to the update service and accept the responsibility for providing and safeguarding the welfare of all pupils and children. ID documents and evidence of address will need to be produced at interview, and for the successful candidate will form the basis of proceeding with a DBS check.
Safeguarding Statement
Epsom Downs Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a requirement for the successful applicant to undertake a school issued Enhanced DBS check, subscribe to the update service and accept the responsibility for providing and safeguarding the welfare of all pupils and children. ID documents and evidence of address will need to be produced at interview; which for the successful candidate will form the basis of proceeding with a DBS check.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All Epsom Downs employees are deemed to be in regulated activity with children and as such, all offers of employment are subject the above mentioned check and any other deemed necessary by the school. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a declaration regarding offences and have references requested (unless agreed otherwise), prior to the interview.
Epsom Downs Community School and Early Years Centres is committed to being an equal opportunities employer promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which we treat our visitors and volunteers.