KS2 - Classroom Teacher
Downsview Primary and Nursery School
Croydon
- Expired
- Salary:
- ECT - UPS Considered
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- 1st September 2025
- Apply by:
- 9 May 2025
Job overview
Class Teacher – KS2 - Year 6 Experience Essential
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: ECT – UPS
Location: Downsview Primary School
Contract Type: Full-time
Downsview is a warm, welcoming, and diverse school where strong relationships built on kindness and respect create a vibrant sense of community. We nurture the whole child—body, mind, and spirit—by encouraging curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning, while balancing academic excellence with personal growth. In our safe and supportive environment, children gain confidence, follow their passions, and are well prepared for a purposeful future.
We are now seeking a talented and dedicated Key Stage 2 Class Teacher to join our team in September 2025, as part of our commitment to providing an exceptional education for all learners.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and motivated teacher who can make a real impact during the final year of primary school and help prepare pupils for the transition to secondary education.
As a KS2 Class Teacher at Downsview, you will:
- Deliver high-quality teaching that inspires, challenges, and supports all learners.
- Use a range of strategies to meet individual learning needs.
- Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
- Maintain high expectations of behaviour and achievement.
- Accurately assess and monitor pupil progress, using data to inform planning.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has recent and successful experience teaching in a Year 6 classroom.
- Has strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum, particularly around end-of-key-stage assessment and transition.
- Demonstrates outstanding classroom practice and a commitment to raising attainment.
- Works well as part of a team, showing flexibility, initiative, and a proactive approach.
- Is reflective, motivated, and committed to ongoing professional development.
- Is willing to contribute to wider school life, including running a club or enrichment activity.
In return, we offer:
- A welcoming and supportive staff team with a shared vision for excellence.
- Well-behaved, enthusiastic children who love learning.
- High-quality professional development and mentoring.
- A culture that values collaboration, trust, and ambition.
Closing date: 9th May 2025 - Midday
Interviews: W/C 12th May 2025
Downsview Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
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About Downsview Primary and Nursery School
- Downsview Primary and Nursery School
- Biggin Way, Upper Norwood
- London
- SE19 3XE
- United Kingdom
Downsview is set in beautiful grounds, situated in a pleasant residential area in the north of the London Borough of Croydon.
Teaching and learning in a structured caring environment is at the heart of everything we do. Downsview’s success is due, in part, to our intrinsically inclusive approach. For pupils of all backgrounds, abilities and interests we strive to offer excellent provision where school is an interesting and exciting learning environment. We aim for all pupils to succeed at a level appropriate to their age, stage and potential.
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