Class Teacher

Elmwood Infant School CR0 2PL

Class Teacher September 2018

We are looking for a highly effective class teacher to complete our teaching team from September and are happy to consider applications from Newly Qualified Teachers as well as from experienced teachers. 

The successful candidate will be proactive, innovative and committed to securing high standards for all children.  Come and join a strong and supportive team of staff within a highly successful school that is committed to providing the best possible learning opportunities for everyone. This post will be based KS1 and benefits from having a team of at least three other teaching colleagues in each year group, all of whom have Planning, Preparation and Assessment time together. Every class throughout our school has an experienced teaching assistant, who works closely with the teacher to support learning and progress.

   What makes us unique? 

Elmwood Infant School is a large four form entry school with a 52 place nursery. We are located a short walk away from the centre of Croydon and serve a very diverse community with the majority of our pupils speaking English as an Additional Language. We have recently achieved the Gold UNICEF Rights Respecting Award and place children’s rights as the centre of everything we do. Please take a look at our website, where you will be able to find out a lot more about our school. 

Elmwood Infant School has excellent transport links, with bus and tram lines just a few minutes’ walk away. We are walking distance from East and West Croydon train stations, making it easy to access central London and other surrounding areas.  

Visits to the school are actively encouraged. Please contact the School Office to book a time to visit:  020 8689 7681. You are welcome to email jobs@elmwood-inf.croydon.sch.uk  for general queries or the Head Teacher, Zoe Harris, at head@elmwood-inf.croydon.sch.uk if you have more specific enquires about the role itself. 

Application forms and further information can be downloaded from our website but you can also apply for this post via the TES link.  Closing Date:   Monday 25th June 2018 at 12pm although applications will be considered upon receipt.

  We are committed to safeguarding and promote the welfare and well-being of children, young people, and vulnerable adults; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, reference checks and medical clearance. Elmwood Infant School is an equal opportunities employer.