Are you a driven and enthusiastic Year 2 class teacher who is passionate about making a difference to children’s lives? Do you have what it takes to engage and inspire curious and eager young learners?

Location: Croydon, South London
Salary: M1– M6 per annum (Outer London Weighting)
Contract: Full-time/Fixed Term
Start date: 21/03/2025


This Primary School

The Head teacher and her supportive senior leadership team at this primary school are looking to recruit an aspirational and energetic class teacher to teach in one of their wonderful Year 2 classes on a fixed-term contract until 31st August 2025. This role can be full-time or 3 days a week (Wednesday–Friday) and we welcome applications from experienced teachers, as well as ECTs.

This primary school is an Ofsted graded Good school with an Outstanding EYFS. They are 'a caring and ambitious school' where 'pupil behaviour is settled and calm'.

At this school, it is important for them to find the right people to join their fantastic team, and, due to the size of the school, they can offer support, development, training and future leadership opportunities to ensure they secure the right people. The school has increased their PPA time, and offers regular subject leader release time, so that full-time experienced teachers have up to 5 hours' release time a week. Therefore, if you are just starting your career, or looking for the next step, aspiring for leadership opportunities, we would like to hear from you.

This school takes the wellbeing and mental health of staff seriously, which is why they are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. The school has increased their PPA offer in recent years to up to 5 hours for full-time teachers, and regular additional release time is scheduled for all subject leaders across the school. They have created bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. They also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing, which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.


What you will need to succeed (essential)

•QTS (or equivalent) and an undergraduate degree
•Must have successful experience of teaching the primary curriculum
•The right to work in the UK
•You must hold a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a DBS through Hays

What you will get in return

•A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school and in the local community.
•High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.
•Excellent CPD opportunities, including outstanding ECT development and middle leadership training
•Annual conferences with keynote speakers.
•Access to professional coaching.
•A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in pupil welfare, SEND and behaviour.
•Termly year group and subject leader forums to increase collaboration and reduce workload.
•Access to Employee Assistance Programme, including free counselling.
•Access to discounted wrap-around childcare for staff.
•Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.
•A competitive pay rate
•Online timesheets and easy access
•Access to over 4,000 free online training courses


What you need to do now

If you would like to apply for this primary teaching job and be part of the Hays supply pool, please click apply now.

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