Class Teacher

Exciting Teaching Opportunity within our modern, purpose built primary school

Be part of our creative and passionate team as we plan the next step on our journey, and Grow, Learn and Flourish within GLF Schools.

Your opportunity

Lime Tree Primary School is looking for a Teacher with a passion for Primary Education for maternity cover. This is a great opportunity to work with a dedicated team of educational experts within GLF schools to continue to develop an exciting learning environment in collaboration with colleagues, as part of a dynamic and growing multi academy trust.

We are looking for a candidate who will work well as part of a team, as well as being self-motivated and able to work independently.

The successful candidate will be willing and committed to developing and sharing outstanding teaching practice across GLF Schools and be passionate about the children's learning and welfare.

An exciting opportunity for a Teacher to join our Ofsted rated 'Oustanding' Primary School

Lime Tree Primary school opened in September 2013 and, since opening, we have a lot of achievements to celebrate.

The children, staff, parents and governors have all embraced the mission statement that is summarised in the strap line ‘Learning Together to Achieve Success’.

We are located in a purpose built school in Merstham where the blank page that we started with is now taking shape, with our ethos and values underpinning our day to day organisation as well as the overall strategic direction that the school is taking to move forward and grow year on year.

As an academy within GLF Schools, we benefit from sharing outstanding resources, and support in every aspect of school life from learning and teaching to staffing and educational expertise.

What we are looking for

• Preparing the classroom, receiving children and clearing away
• Planning lessons, activities and preparing materials to help the children access the curriculum
• Support the child in class, group and individual activities, indoors and outdoors.
• Asses the children's progress, assessing achievement and recording results and observations, sharing outcomes with the head teacher and other appropriate staff.

About Lime Tree Primary School

• Our School sits within a newly established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Lime Tree, our cluster includes the following other schools; Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Merstham Primary School .
• This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.

•  Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
•  Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
•  42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
•  We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
•  Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

•  Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
•  Flexible working options
•  Generous holiday allowance
•  Work life and family friendly policies
•  Employee wellbeing initiatives
•  Access to a staff benefits portal
•  Community and collaboration working model
•  Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Salary: MPS £31,350 - £47,839 FTE Depending on Experience

Start Date: 01st September 2024  

Closing date for applications: 17th May 2024.

Interview date: We will interview as early as possible to enable enough notice periods.  

We positively encourage informal visits and look forward to showing you around our school. To arrange an appointment, please contact the school directly.