Class Teacher

Foster’s is a popular two-form entry school on the Welling / Bexleyheath borders with a rich history. We were recognised as a ‘good’ school in our last Ofsted inspection and have a strong staff team. Our teachers are dedicated, enthusiastic and committed to maintaining the highest standards and providing a creative curriculum for the pupils in our care. Our children are our biggest asset; they are polite, courteous, kind to each other and enjoy their learning. We are fortunate to have a bright, modern site with plenty of outdoor space, a Forest School area and modern resources including ICT.

For further information about the school, please visit: www.fosters.bexley.sch.uk

Your Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and creative teacher to join our team. If you are passionate about children’s learning and enjoy working in a collegiate atmosphere, then Foster’s may be right for you. 

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Mr J Elliott on 02082987336 or at admin@fosters.bexley.sch.uk

·        Local Government Pension Scheme

·        Performance Related Pay / Automatic Incremental Progression

·        25 days Annual Leave (rising to 28 after 5 years’ service) plus bank holiday entitlement (pro-rata for part-time)

·        Christmas Concessionary Day (pro-rata for part-time)

·        Employee Assistance Programme

·        Kaarp Benefits Scheme

·        Effective CPD opportunities

·        Collaborative working with other schools

·        Excellent ICT facilities

We highly recommend visits to the school, which can be arranged by contacting the school office on 020 8298 7336.

Your Application

To apply for this vacancy please complete the application form, available to download from the downloads section below, paying particular attention to Section 4 of the form, to indicate how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Person Specification. You will also be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form with your application. CVs will not be accepted. Applications should be submitted via email to admin@fosters.bexley.sch.uk. Alternatively, paper applications should be sent to Foster’s Primary School, Westbrooke Road, Welling, DA16 1PN. The closing date for applications is as stated above.

References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview and online checks will be carried out. Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. Foster’s Primary School therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the person specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.

Foster’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.

Foster’s Primary School is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.