Primary Teacher (LKS2)

Primary Teacher (LKS2) - Croydon

Salary: MPS1 - MPS6

Job type: Full Time, Permanent

Start date: April / September 2025

Croydon: Croydon

ROLE SUMMARY:

Our Primary school caters for ages from 5-11 years old. At our Croydon school, we pride ourselves in having very high standards of ourselves and our pupils and believe that stretch and challenge are essential ingredients to real academic success.

We are looking for a dedicated Primary Teacher (Year 3 or 4) to deliver high-quality lessons that challenge and support every student, helping them reach their full potential. As our new Primary Teacher, you'll play a key role in planning and delivering dynamic lessons, maintaining strong classroom discipline, and providing tailored support for pupils with diverse learning needs. Beyond the classroom, you'll engage in performance management, assessments, and school events, making a meaningful impact on our vibrant school community.

This is a permanent role for an April / September 2025 start. ECTs and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply!

Primary Teacher (LKS2) - KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individuals so that teaching objectives are met, momentum and challenge are maintained, and best use is made of teaching time
• Plan lessons and sequences of lessons to meet pupils' individual learning needs
• Secure a high standard of pupil behaviour in the classroom, through establishing appropriate rules and high expectations
• Participate in the school's Performance Management program
• Identify pupils who have special educational needs, and know where to get help in order to give positive and targeted support.
• Design and adapt long, medium and short term plans for all schemes of work taught
• Mark and monitor pupils' class and homework providing constructive oral and written feedback
• Set clear targets for improvement of pupils' achievement and monitor pupils' progress towards those targets Supervision of pupils during playtime, lunchtime and for at least one school club
• Attend Staff Meetings and Briefings, Inset Days, Parents Evenings and Meetings

Primary Teacher (LKS2) - THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Experience as a Class Teacher
• Hold QTS and an Bachelors degree from the UK ideally
• Responsibility for their personal development & someone who researches developments in pedagogy and in the specific subjects they will teach
• Understand their professional responsibilities in relation to school policies and practices
• Set a good example to the pupils through presentation and personal conduct
• Evaluate teaching critically and use this to improve effectiveness
• Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues where applicable
• Passionate about the extra-curricular life of the school
• Direct and line manage Teaching Assistants & support staff when needed

Apply for this Primary Teacher (LKS2) opportunity by sending your CV to Christopher at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Primary Teacher (LKS2) role within 48 hours.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Primary Teacher (LKS2) , you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Primary Teacher (LKS2) candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Primary Teacher (LKS2) post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

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Primary Teacher (LKS2) - Croydon