Class Teacher

Location: Merstham

Employer Lime Tree Primary School Location Merstham , Surrey Contract Type Permanent Hours Full  Time Salary

GLF MPR 1 - MPR 3

Posted3rd June 2026

Expires
29th June 2026 11:59 PMStart Date1st September 2026

Job ID1557867

Suitable forECT (NQT) Graduates Job ReferenceLIM
008XA
re you an inspiring and committed teacher looking to join a school where every child is truly valued? Lime Tree Primary School is seeking a passionate Class Teacher to join our welcoming team on a permanent basis from September. this is a fantastic opportunity for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to begin their teaching journey within a nurturing and values-driven school

Your Opportunity At Lime Tree, we are dedicated to developing the whole child within a calm, caring and safe environment, where high expectations enable every pupil to reach their full potential. Guided by our vision to ‘Learn Together to Achieve Success’, we deliver a rich, engaging curriculum rooted in first-hand experiences, while our core values of Responsibility, Cooperation, Courage and Resilience underpin everything we do - supporting children to become confident, lifelong learners.

What we're looking for:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Is an enthusiastic and reflective classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils

Demonstrates a strong commitment to inclusive practice and the development of the whole child

Has the ability to deliver an engaging, creative and well-structured curriculum

Embeds and models our core values of Responsibility, Cooperation, Courage and Resilience Is a collaborative team player who contributes positively to school life Shows a commitment to continuous professional development and improving their practice

Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents

Please read the full job description and person specification for more information.

About Lime Tree Primary School Our School sits within a established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Lime Tree Primary, our cluster includes the following other schools;
Southgate Primary School, Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School and 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 43 academies or in our central team.

A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils

Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
43 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 Employment Offer

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

Career pathways and talent management

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

Start Date:

1st September 2026

Pay Scale: GLF MPR 1 to MPR 3

Contract type:
Permanent Closing Date: 29th June 2026

Interview date: TBAGLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure…