KS1 / KS2 Class Teacher

Clarus Education; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Lewisham is seeking a Qualified Teacher to join their dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a passion for nurturing and inspiring children. With a competitive salary of £40,317 - £52,300, the school prides itself on a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters student success. The role involves creating an engaging curriculum and driving high standards of attainment. Join us in shaping the future leaders of our community.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching and commitment to student success.
• Ability to nurture and inspire young learners.
• Up-to-date knowledge of teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Create a stimulating and purposeful learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with staff to support student aspirations.
• Maintain high standards of conduct and attainment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Commitment to diversity

High expectations of attainment

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Qualified Teacher M1 - M6 (Salary) £40,317 - £52,300

KS1 / KS2 Class Teacher

Working Pattern: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: January 2026

Salary: M1-M6 scale, £40,317 - £52,300 (FTE and Pension Contribution)

UPS applications welcomed

TLR may be considered on application

About you

You will be fully aligned with our approach, understanding the critical role you play in shaping a behavioural and learning culture within our school. You will be adept at using direct instruction pedagogy and delivering a well sequenced, knowledge rich curriculum. Dynamic, inspiring and highly effective, you will strive to surpass what has been achieved. You will be committed to creating an environment that promotes academic, creative, sporting, linguistic and personal achievement.

Our Academy

The children of our Lewisham Primary School, our children, are our best asset and sit at the heart of all we do. They deserve the very best start in life that we can give them. Working together, we aim for our children’s years at our Lewisham Primary School to be one of the happiest, most productive and fulfilling times of their lives. We wish all of our children to feel success in their endeavours, to have a strong sense of identity and community, to be empowered as individuals and to develop positive emotional, social and physical wellbeing.

We want children from our Lewisham Primary School to have the capacity and the desire to be future leaders : of our community, of our country and of our world. To achieve this, we employ some of the most dedicated and talented staff in London.

Consistency for us is that we continue to work for, and achieve, outcomes consistently above national expectations for all the children in our care. Staff have the highest expectations of conduct, effort and attainment ensuring all children have the best possible outcomes. We are very proud of our inclusive practice that ensures no one is left behind. We are committed to providing a positive environment that is welcoming, safe and supportive.

Our Lewisham Primary School is an inclusive and welcoming school where every child is seen as an individual and celebrated for who they are. We pride ourselves on work with vulnerable children.

We look for ambitious and culturally aligned staff who are enthusiastic, hardworking, conscientious and energetic individuals. Our people want to work with students to ensure that, regardless of their background and circumstances, they achieve to the best of their ability. In return, we offer a calm, orderly and respectful environment. We also offer a range of staff benefits and development opportunities which support your professional and career development. You can learn from some of the best and most able practitioners in the country. There is a far-reaching commitment to ensuring that all our staff are given the access to excellent development and induction programmes. There is also a clear imperative, driven by senior staff, to minimise bureaucracy and maximise impact, which to date has been hugely welcomed by staff and produced outstanding results for our students.

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, inspiring, experienced teacher who will work with us to nurture the aspiration and dreams of our young people. You will need a passion for teaching, ambition, compassion and a genuine commitment to valuing diversity in our world class city.

As a member of our staff you will be instrumental in laying the foundation of outstanding standards of education and creating a stimulating and purposeful environment where our children can make excellent progress.

You will have high expectations, a commitment to raising standards of attainment and up-to‑date knowledge of teaching and behaviour management strategies. We are seeking passionate and driven individuals with good communication and organisational skills and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our children and their communities.