Class Teacher

About us and the role

We are looking for an innovative, inspirational teacher who puts children's learning at the centre of everything they do and can support our pupils in reaching their full potential.

Krishna Avanti Primary School is a vibrant primary school, which welcomes pupils of all faiths, backgrounds and learning needs. We are privileged to have children who are exceptionally well-behaved and eager to learn, a talented staff team and excellent facilities.

We place teaching and learning at the heart of all we do.  We have high expectations of our learners who respond extremely well to challenges within our broad curriculum.

The appointed candidate will be someone who, through their passion, commitment and understanding, provides the best learning experiences for their class, to build on the school’s successes and contribute to our continuing development.

Visits are encouraged and warmly welcome for any interested candidates to have an informal chat.  Please contact our admin team at school to arrange a visit on:

Telephone: 020 8353 4253

Email: kapscroydon@avanti.org.uk

Why should you apply?  

• You will be working in a fantastic environment. 
• 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.

What do we offer: 

• a strong vision of Educational Excellence, Character Formation and Spiritual Insight; 
• enthusiastic, motivated and friendly children; 
• a committed and motivated staff team; 
• an attractive working environment; 
• supportive parents; 
• great opportunities for professional development.

What will you do? 

• Deliver the curriculum as relevant to the age and ability group/subject/s that you teach 
• Be responsible for the preparation and development of teaching materials, teaching programmes and pastoral arrangements as appropriate 
• Be aware of pupils’ capabilities, their prior knowledge and plan teaching and differentiate appropriately to build on these, demonstrating knowledge and understanding of how pupils learn 
• Establish a safe, purposeful and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect and establish a framework for discipline with a range of strategies, using praise, sanctions and rewards consistently and fairly 
• Work as a team member and identify opportunities for working with colleagues and sharing the development of effective practice with them

For a more comprehensive list of the job responsibilities, please view the full Job Description

What are we looking for? 

• A genuine passion for lifelong learning 
• A belief in the unique potential of every student 
• Able to self-start, work independently and collaboratively as part of a team-whether led or leading 
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students 
• Clear vision and understanding of how to implement and sustain a high-quality teaching and learning

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the essential criteria and skills required for this role.

Further information

Pre-employment checks

Avanti Services Limited 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.