Class Teacher (Nursery)

Avanti Schools Trust; Croydon; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher pension scheme

NUS Card and CSSC membership

Well-being programs

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Job summary

Krishna Avanti Primary School Croydon is seeking a passionate Class Teacher for our Nursery, specifically for the 2–3 year old class. You will plan and deliver engaging, play-based learning that supports curiosity, confidence and wellbeing, in a warm, safe environment.

Working within a collaborative team, you will use observation to tailor learning, build strong relationships with families and contribute to our ethos and commitment to safeguarding and high standards across the Avanti Schools

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of students.
• Clear vision for high-quality teaching and learning.
• Proficient use of technology in teaching.
• Enhanced DBS check will be required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging Nursery teaching for a 2–3-year-old class.
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment that supports wellbeing and love of learning.
• Use observation to monitor development and inform planning.
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents/carers and external agencies to support learning and safeguarding.
• Uphold professional standards and promote the ethos of the Avanti Schools Trust.
• Promote safeguarding and welfare of students in line with school policies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant subject

Job description

Please Note: This position is available to start from November 2026 or January 2027.

About us and the role

We are looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Class Teacher for our Nursery provision at Krishna Avanti Primary School Croydon, working specifically with our 3–4 year old class at a vital stage in their early development.

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact, nurturing young children through engaging, play-based learning that supports their curiosity, confidence and wellbeing.

You will take responsibility for the learning, development and care of the children in your class, using observation and assessment to shape meaningful experiences that meet the needs of every child. Creating a warm, safe and stimulating environment will be central to your practice, alongside building strong, trusting relationships with children and their families.

As part of a collaborative and supportive team, you will work closely with colleagues and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, while promoting the school’s ethos and ensuring the very best outcomes for every child.

Interviews will likely be held week beginning 5th October 2026

Krishna Avanti Primary School Croydon continues to be a “Good” school during our most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2025. Our school is a Hindu-faith primary school community school which strongly embraces and values inclusion and diversity. "Pupils are attentive and focus well on learning in the classroom." - (OFSTED).

“Throughout the school, pupils and staff treat one another with high levels of respect.”- (OFSTED).

Our staff are inspired and passionate about their roles, the vision of the school, and providing the most fulfilling learning experience for pupils. Learning is a quest to discover each student’s unique gifts and potential, and to lay the foundation for their lifelong journey of learning.

"I am incredibly proud of our pupils, staff, and families whose dedication and shared values continue to make Krishna Avanti a place of excellence, compassion, and growth." - Principal: Mrs Bijal Pandya

OFSTED Rating: Good

Opened: September 2016

What will you do?

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive teaching for a Nursery class of 2–3-year-olds, ensuring all children make strong progress from their starting points.
• Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment that promotes positive behaviour, wellbeing and a love of learning.
• Use observation and assessment effectively to monitor development, inform planning and provide meaningful feedback to support each child’s growth.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers and external agencies to support children’s learning, development and safeguarding.
• Uphold high professional standards, contribute to the wider life of the school and promote the ethos and values of the Avanti Schools Trust.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of students, ensuring compliance with school policies and protocols.

Why should you apply

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Teacher pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)
• Cycle-to-work Scheme

What are we looking for?

• Qualified to bachelor’s degree level in relevant or allied subject
• Clear vision and understanding of how to implement and sustain a high-quality teaching and learning
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to delegate
• Excellent skills in the use and application of technology
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

Further information

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.