Nursery Class Teacher

The Governors of Riverside School wish to appoint an outstanding part time (mornings) Nursery class teacher to join a friendly, popular inner-city school  (January-July 2022; maternity cover).

Riverside is an outstanding, over-subscribed primary school that has been reported as being one of the highest achieving schools in the country and one of the top performing schools in London. We are in close proximity to More London on the banks of the Thames. We are regarded as supportive, successful members of the local community.

Our pupils deserve the best and we are committed to providing outstanding education and memorable experiences for every child to enable them to be creative, independent learners. We have high expectations of our pupils and staff and support professional development.

We are looking for a teacher with QTS who can:

• ensure all pupils make outstanding progress

• inspire and motivate others

• be enthusiastic and flexible

• make learning inclusive and effective.

We offer:

• an outstanding school ethos

• a stable team of staff that consistently raises standards

• a caring and supportive staff

• pupils who are keen to learn

• a popular, well-resourced learning environment

• outstanding standards of behaviour

• excellent CPD.

Please visit our website for more information about the school.

Visits can be arranged and will follow current guidelines . Call the Office on 020 7237 3227 to arrange an appointment.

Riverside School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and insist all staff and volunteers share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom teacher who has a clear understanding of developing children’s early learning and is able to actively lead, or work towards leading, the development of an agreed curriculum area.

Closing date: Friday 3rd December 2021 (9am). Please note: the school's application form (attached to this advertisement) must be received by the school.

Interviews planned w/b 13th December 2021 (subject to change)

References will be sought and must be received prior to interview