EY/KS1/KS2 Teacher

EY/KS1/KS2 Teacher

Salary: From M1 (Outer London Weighting)

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Start date: September 2024 

We are looking to appoint a teacher with a passion for developing, supporting and challenging children’s learning. This is a great opportunity for an ECT or a teacher early in their career as we offer a climate of support and professional development.

Smitham is an over-subscribed three form entry school.

“Pupils are rightly proud of their school. Leaders have high ambitions for every child.” (OFSTED April 2023)

The successful candidate will …

·        Be committed to achieving high standards

·        Be passionate about delivering quality first teaching

·        Help to plan and deliver a rich curriculum that inspires and motivates pupils

·        Work collaboratively and effectively within a year group team

·        Recognise children’s barriers to learning and identify steps that will support children in overcoming these

·        Enjoy creating an inspirational and vibrant learning environment

·        Be energetic, enthusiastic and have a good sense of humour

 We can offer you …

·        A supportive community with delightful children, caring families and friendly and motivated staff

·        A broad, ambitious, bespoke curriculum, which provides a wealth of opportunities to support children’s personal, social and emotional development, including Forest Schools

·        A commitment to the professional development of all of our staff

·        A commitment to supporting the well-being of all of our staff and children

·        Modern and well equipped facilities as part of a newly expanded school

·        Onsite parking

If you are interested in finding out more about this post, please contact the school office on 0208 660 4399 or email us at: apotter@smitham.croydon.sch.uk. Applicants are encouraged to visit the school by arrangement with the Headteacher, Mrs Sarah Garner.

Closing date:  Wednesday 24th April 2024

Interviews:   w/c 29th April 2024

SMITHAM Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion and to providing equal opportunities, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, civil partnership, marital or family status, pregnancy, disability or any other status protected by law. We embrace diversity and recognise as a team the benefit of having a diverse set of views and backgrounds within our school community.