Creative and Inspirational Class Teacher, London SW4
Clapham Manor Primary School
Lambeth
- Expired
- Salary:
- Inner London Main Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2025
- Apply by:
- 28 April 2025
Job overview
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: Inner London Main Pay Scale
Contract type: Full Time
Contract Term: Permanent
Are you an inspirational teacher or ECT, looking to join a highly committed and enthusiastic staff team at our supportive, dynamic and vibrant school in the heart of Clapham?
Clapham Manor Primary School and Nursery seeks an experienced teacher who can inspire, motivate and challenge pupils to achieve the highest levels of progress and attainment. The successful teacher will join a talented and hardworking staff team, supported by an Executive Headteacher, Head of School and Governors who are committed to fostering a culture of teamwork, collaboration and professional growth. Energy, optimism and enthusiasm are essential in order to share our passion for ‘growing brighter futures’. Clapham Manor School is part of a federation with Sudbourne Primary School, SW2; staff may therefore be contracted to work across the partnership.
The successful candidate will:
● Be a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic classroom practitioner
● Have an ability and commitment to engage, motivate and inspire all children to learn, achieve and make good progress
● Have a real belief in inclusivity and the fact that all children can be supported to be successful
● Have a good general knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum
● Have commitment to high standards of attainment and achievement
● Have flexibility, resilience, adaptability and commitment to working as part of a team
● Be a great communicator with good interpersonal skills who can also actively engage with parents
● Be passionate about education in a school deeply rooted in the local community
We offer:
● Wonderful pupils in a diverse and inclusive school with a real commitment to the community
● An enthusiastic and highly skilled staff team
● A commitment to on-going professional development to further develop your career with a dedicated Personal Growth Partner (PGP) to support and guide your career pathway
● A genuine commitment to ensure a respectful work life balance and regular opportunities to socialise with colleagues
● A powerful ethos based on improving children’s lives through outstanding education
● An imaginative curriculum which emphasises the importance of all aspects of a child’s development
● An opportunity to take the lead of a subject area of responsibility with flexibility and autonomy over its future direction
● Comprehensive medium term planning and resources for all subject areas for you to adapt and personalise to your class
● An exciting teaching and learning environment with impressive facilities including a food technology room/science lab, Astroturf pitch, Forest Schools area, ‘enchanted garden’ nurture provision, music & performing arts room and a dedicated library
● Blocked PPA time with your year group partner
● A deeply committed staff and Board of Governors, constantly striving for improvement and excellence
● Active and engaged parents and carers
Completed applications should be sent via: HR@clapham-manor.co.uk
Closing date: 9am Monday 28th April 2025
Shortlisting and invite to interview: Monday 28th April 2025
Shortlisted candidate interviews: Tuesday 6th May 2025
Tours and meeting with the Exec HT: To be arranged via email as above in line with diary availability
Please note that exceptional candidates may be interviewed early and we reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement from our site and Partner Sites at our absolute discretion.
Clapham Manor Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
Growing brighter futures
Attached documents
About Clapham Manor Primary School
- Clapham Manor Primary School
- Belmont Road, Clapham
- London
- SW4 0BZ
- United Kingdom
We aim to ensure that all pupils, regardless of race, class, gender, disabilities, special needs, religion or culture, have equal access to a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum and are provided with opportunities to develop their self esteem, confidence and full potential in a rich and stimulating environment
Aims
At Clapham Manor we aim to provide the highest standards of education in an inclusive environment, through effective teaching and learning for all pupils with a broad, balanced and differentiated relevant curriculum that includes all statutory requirements.
To provide equal opportunity for everyone at our school regardless of race, class, gender, special educational needs, religion, sexual orientation, culture, age, disability or ability.
• To encourage and develop independent thinking, self-esteem and confidence, together with respect and support
for others.
• To provide a safe, caring, happy and stimulating atmosphere within an aesthetically pleasing environment.
• To encourage an educational partnership between children, staff, parents / carers and governors and to promote
links with other educational providers and the wider community.
• To provide efficient leadership and management with effective communications at all levels.
• To further encourage team work amongst the staff, promoting professionalism in relationships and
communication.
• To ensure the efficient use of resources: human, physical and financial.
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