Year 1 Teacher / KS1 Teacher

Smart Teachers is recruiting for a Year 1 Teacher / KS1 Teacher to join a ‘Good’ three-form primary school in the borough of Croydon. You’ll be joining a highly supportive collaborative team and have access to extensive professional development opportunities. This is a full time permanent Year 1 Teacher / KS1 Teacher teaching role.

About the Role

· Year 1 Teacher / KS1 Teacher

· Permanent role starting January 2019

· Management of own classroom, with shared resources and planning with other teachers

· Suitable for experienced teachers as well as NQTs

· Open to overseas candidates with teaching degrees/ QTS

· MPS starting from £29000 

About the School

· Three-form entry school 

· Ofsted rated ‘Good’

· New and modern facilities including a brand new library 

· Support of TAs available in every class across the school 

· The leadership team is enthusiastic, encouraging and supportive

· Extensive training programme offered with twice as many training days on offer as the average school 

· Support of TAs available in every class across the school 

· Easily accessible with excellent transport links. Ideally located, just 15 minutes from central London and a short walk from the schools closest station 

In order to be considered for this role, The Year 1 Teacher / KS1 Teacher will need to meet the following criteria:

· Hold a Bachelor of Education / PGCE / or equivalent teaching degree

· Have recent experience teaching the UK, or an equivalent, curriculum

· Have a clear understanding of the UK curriculum and the ability to create an engaging and challenging learning environment 

· Have exceptional communication, literacy and numeracy skills

· Be eligible to work in the UK (must have valid visa)

· Have exceptional written and spoken English skills 

· Recent classroom-based references and valid DBS/police checks

As well as being part of this school's community, working with Smart Teachers also gives you access to: 

· Ongoing CPD workshops including Phonics, EAL, Behaviour Management, Child Safeguarding, and SEND

· Competitive pay rates that are negotiable based on experience

· Regular social events

· Consultant exclusivity

Interested in Applying?

To apply you must be eligible to work in the UK and meet all national safeguarding criteria. Please email your CV to resourcing@smartteachers.co.uk quoting job reference number CXQA19806.

Due to the high volume of applications received, please note only suitable candidates will be contacted. 

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates registering with Smart Teachers will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS and/or provide police checks from other countries, where appropriate. Smart Teachers is an equal opportunities employer.