* Class TeacherNEW# Class TeacherEmployerLocation: Ashford, SurreyContract Type: Fixed term contractHours: Full TimeContract Length: 8 monthsSalary: FTE £34,398 – £46,839 or £48,913 - £52,490Posted: 25th September 2025Start Date: 1st January 2026Expires: 13th October 2025 11:59 PMContract Type: Fixed term contractStart Date: 1st January 2026Job ID: 1508681Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates; Other GraduatesJob Reference: ECH TCH Sept 25Start Date: 1st January 2026* Contract Type :Fixed term contract* Contract Length: 8 months* Suitable for: ECT (NQT) Graduates; Other Graduates* Job ID: 1508681* Share :Echelford Primary School is seeking to appoint **two outstanding teachers** on **fixed-term contracts** to cover maternity leave. We are looking for teachers who have a passion for creating lifelong learners, are committed to inclusion and equality and have high expectations of themselves and every child.**Position 1: Full-Time Teacher****Position 2: Part-Time Teacher (3 days per week)**Both roles will commence on **1st January 2026** and end on **31st August 2026**.Main duties and responsibilities of the job are included in the job description attached to this advertisement along with a person specification giving details of the skills, qualifications and experience required for the roles.Echelford Primary is a popular three form entry primary school in Ashford, Middlesex with a diverse catchment and a wonderful team spirit. The whole school team is committed to ensuring a safe and happy environment where children love learning and thrive. We have a strong reputation for working collaboratively with other local schools and are constantly on the look-out for opportunities to enhance our provision. The right candidate will be joining a strong, professional team of enthusiastic staff who will work alongside you in a supportive and constructive way.Echelford is part of the Lumen Learning Trust and as such plays an important part in the development of not only our school but for all the schools in the Trust.As a Trust we are committed to offering all our teachers:* Accelerated career development, which can include gaining qualifications in middle and senior leadership* Opportunities to work in partnership with other teachers and leaders across the Trust to develop practice in our own schools as well as other local schools* A climate where your contributions are valued and positively received by allIf this is your first appointment, we offer ECTs:* Ringfenced non-contact time each week to enable you to fully commit yourself to the professional growth opportunities that are so important at the outset of your career* A well-trained and supportive mentor who is well-versed in the expectations of the Early Career Framework and committed to enabling their ECT be the best teacher they can be* A whole team of staff who share the same values and high aspirations for all our children* Trust wide support from leaders and colleagues across the Trust;* Opportunities to attend training with other ECTs in local schools;We warmly welcome any interested applicants – including teachers looking for their first role - to either come and look around our school and meet one of the co-headteachers, or call and speak to one of the co-headteachers to discuss any questions you may have. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.The deadline for applications is **Monday 13th October 2025**. However, please feel free to apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt. We reserve the right to interview/appoint before the closing date.**Salary: FTE £34,398 – £46,839 Main pay scale or £48,913 - £52,490 UPS pay scale (dependent on experience)****Closing date: Monday 13th October 2025****Interviews: Thursday 16th October 2025****Start date: January 2026**To apply please complete the application form; we do not accept CVs.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Lumen Learning Trust is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. To achieve this, we will ensure continuous improvement and development of robust Safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of Safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references, it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please note that under safer recruitment practices Lumen Learning Trust cannot accept CVs or letters in place of completed application forms.We welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.### The Echelford Primary SchoolPart of### Lumen Learning Trust
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