Job Introduction
Ellingham Primary School is seeking enthusiastic and committed Class Teachers to join our friendly and ambitious team.
Whether you are an Early Career Teacher or an experienced practitioner, this is an exciting opportunity to join a school that places equal importance on excellent outcomes for pupils and high-quality professional development for staff.
At Ellingham, we are proud of our rich curriculum, inclusive ethos and strong sense of community. We are ambitious for every child and believe that investing in our staff through coaching, training and support is key to our continued success.
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Enthusiastic children who enjoy learning and achieve well.
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A nurturing environment where staff and children's wellbeing is a genuine priority.
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A calm, positive and supportive school culture.
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Bright, well-resourced learning environments.
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A collaborative staff team who share expertise and support one another.
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High-quality professional development, coaching and training opportunities.
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A welcoming and engaged school community.
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For ECTs, a comprehensive induction, mentoring and support programme.
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Are passionate about making a difference to children's learning and development.
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Have high expectations of themselves and their pupils.
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Inspire children through creativity, enthusiasm and excellent teaching.
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Are reflective and committed to continuous improvement.
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Champion inclusive practice and support all learners to succeed.
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Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team.
Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and exceptional candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Dear Applicant,
Thank you for your interest in the position of Class Teacher at Ellingham Primary School. We are delighted that you are considering joining our school.
Ellingham Primary is a truly special place. We are a school with a family feel nestled in the heart of Chessington and our vision is clear: we want children to feel valued and celebrated, to build confidence and independence, and to experience success. This vision is at the heart of everything we do.
We are ambitious for all of our children in their education and wellbeing. Through continual reflection on our practice, investment in training and engagement with the latest research, we provide a high-quality education and maintain high aspirations for every child. We are committed to supporting all pupils to achieve their absolute best.
Our commitment to developing both the professional expertise and personal wellbeing of our staff team is equally important. Staff work closely together and support one another. They benefit from a rich, evidence-informed programme of professional development that enables practitioners at all stages of their careers to develop their expertise and flourish.
The value we place on staff was recognised during our recent Ofsted inspection in January 2026, under the revised framework.
"This is a kind and caring community school where positive working relationships exist between staff and pupils."
"Staff thoroughly enjoy working at the school and feel that their workload and wellbeing are positively considered by leaders. Staff shared that leaders were always available for them."
"Parents and carers highly recommend the school for its welcoming, family-like atmosphere and wonderful staff."
"Leaders establish a positive culture of staff professionalism and expertise. They act as positive role models. They ensure that high-quality research is used to underpin improvements."
This is an excellent opportunity for an ECT to begin their teaching career within a highly skilled teaching team, supported by expert mentors and an experienced induction tutor. Equally, experienced teachers will find opportunities to further develop their practice and contribute their skills and expertise to our children and wider school community.
We are open to discussions regarding both fixed-term and permanent contracts.
We would be delighted to welcome prospective applicants to visit the school and experience our community first-hand.
To arrange a visit, please contact:
Lizette Worrall, Office Manager
[email protected]
020 8397 3864
I look forward to receiving your application.
Yours sincerely,
Margaret Johonnett
Headteacher
Ellingham 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 required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Children’s Barred List check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). The role may also be subject to additional pre-employment checks including prohibition from teaching checks, online searches of publicly available information, qualification verification, right to work checks and satisfactory references.
As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence obligations in line with statutory guidance.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Equality monitoring information is requested separately from the application process and is not used as part of the shortlisting or selection process.
In line with statutory guidance, references may be requested prior to interview.
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
