UKS2 Teacher - Outstanding Primary School in Croydon

TN United Kingdom; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding primary school in Croydon is looking for an experienced Year 5 teacher to inspire and nurture students. This prestigious institution emphasizes academic excellence and offers a supportive environment for both experienced teachers and early career teachers. You will be responsible for creating engaging lessons, promoting teamwork, and fostering a positive learning atmosphere. If you are passionate about teaching and committed to developing well-rounded pupils, this role is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Upper Key Stage 2 is essential.
• Relevant qualifications for primary teaching are required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the pastoral care of Year 5 students.
• Teach the Key Stage 2 curriculum while tracking student progress.

Skills

Teaching Key Stage 2 Curriculum

Classroom Management

Lesson Planning

Mathematics Instruction

Writing Skills Development

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualifications

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UKS2 Teacher - Outstanding Primary School in Croydon, Croydon

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Client:

Way Academy Trust

Location:

Croydon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Year 5 teacher to join a prestigious school in Croydon starting January 2025. The children are hardworking, caring, inquisitive, and imaginative. The staff here aspire to develop well-rounded, confident pupils through a supportive pastoral environment. Therefore, we are seeking a primary teacher who knows how to drive attainment and create engaging lessons.

Interviews will be happening on a rolling basis over the next two weeks, so don't hesitate—get in touch today to find out more!

Responsibilities of a Year 5 teacher: As a Year 5 teacher, you will be responsible for the pastoral care of children taking their first steps in Key Stage 2, promoting teamwork, and cultivating a conducive learning environment.

Your duties include teaching the Key Stage 2 curriculum to groups of children while focusing on individual learning targets, encouraging strengths, and improving weaknesses. You will develop maths abilities, including fractions, statistics, and geometry, and help children enhance their writing skills by creating plots, characters, and settings for stories. Additionally, you'll track children's progress and report back to parents periodically.

About the school: This is a prestigious 2-form entry school located in Croydon with a friendly environment that welcomes early career teachers (ECTs). The school emphasizes academic excellence and aims to develop confident, well-rounded pupils through its supportive pastoral environment.

Suitable applicants must have: Relevant qualifications (both experienced teachers and ECTs are encouraged to apply), the ability to commute to Croydon via public transport, experience teaching Upper Key Stage 2, and the confidence to proactively lead a class and manage behaviour in line with school policies.

Application: If this Year 5 teacher role interests you, get in touch today!