Sen Teacher

Maypole School (Croydon); City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated SEMH school in the City Of London seeks a passionate class teacher to deliver high-quality lessons while nurturing and inspiring students. You will work in a collaborative environment, focusing on developing every child to reach their full potential. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills and a detailed knowledge of the curriculum, alongside motivation to inspire students. The role promises extensive professional development opportunities and a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Salary follows teacher pay scale for Outer London

Excellent CPD opportunities for growth and development

NQT support program

Exciting leadership development opportunities

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of the curriculum and its delivery.
• High standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a team and towards deadlines.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality lessons nurturing and inspiring students.
• Maintain a healthy learning environment for all children.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Motivation skills

Punctuality

Innovative teaching

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

At Maypole School (Croydon), we are looking for a passionate class teacher to deliver high quality lessons while successfully nurturing and inspiring our students. As part of our energetic and welcoming team, you will enthuse and motivate students to strive for success while maintaining a healthy learning environment for all children within the school.

WHY CHOOSE US

Maypole School (Croydon) is a SEMH school based in Streatham. We offer a robust CPD program and staff benefits. You will have the opportunity to work alongside outstanding teachers and teaching assistants, to observe and share practice on a regular basis, developing pedagogy through reflection.We pride ourselves on our strong ethos of inclusion and diversity.

We provide a warm, nurturing, therapeutic approach for our pupils, which also extends to the staff team we work with. Our school offers the opportunity to become a meaningful part of the wider community.

At Maypole School we are committed to ensuring the highest levels of Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect our staff to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, references and where applicable a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all job applicants.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Salary follows the teacher pay scale for Outer London
• A school that is fully dedicated to developing every child to reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability.
• Collaborative working within our shared family of schools to support our endeavours to work smarter and achieve an effective balance between home and work.
• A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn.
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching.
• A successful NQT support program.
• Fantastic facilities to resource your ability to teach your students without limitations.
• Exciting, accelerated leadership development and early promotion opportunities for the right candidates.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Full time position only.

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• A detailed knowledge of the curriculum and its means of delivery
• High standards of communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work as a team.
• The ability to work towards deadlines.
• The ability to motivate both students and your peers.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic.
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.
• Experience innovating to deliver the curriculum

Potential candidates for this role are warmly invited to visit the school or to contact the headteacher for an informal conversation.

Please note interviews for this role will be held on the 11/2/2026

Find out more on our School Career site

Safeguarding Statement

Maypole School (Croydon) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to understand and share this commitment. We have a shared commitment to develop a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated. We welcome all applications, including those from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.