Reception Class Teacher

Reception Class Teacher – Thorntree Primary School

Salary: MPS

Contract: Full time/Part time, permanent

Start date: September/October 2026

Closing date: Friday 5th June 2026

Interviews: Week beginning Monday 15th June 2026

We are a popular one-form entry school in the heart of a supportive community with well-behaved, inspired children and friendly, hardworking staff. We are fully inclusive and strive to find the best in every child, helping them to reach their full potential. We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, motivated and enthusiastic class teacher to join us from September 2026. Part time applicants welcome.

The successful candidate will:

• Plan and deliver an inspiring, child-centred EYFS curriculum

•  Provide continuous provision and champion outdoor learning

• Use effective observation and assessment to meet the needs of all learners

• Support children’s personal, social, and emotional development, fostering independence

• Manage a Reception classroom with warmth and skill

• Have excellent communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team

We will offer you:

• A fully inclusive school environment that seeks to look for the best in every child

• Well-behaved, motivated and enthusiastic children

• A learning environment that has strong, positive links with parents and the wider community

• A friendly, supportive and hardworking staff team

• Access to high quality professional development

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and highly recommended.

Please email sao@thorntree.greenwich.sch.uk to arrange a visit and/or to request an application pack. 

Thorntree values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, social media checks and two satisfactory references.

Headteacher: Ms Ann Marie Walker

Tel: 020 8858 0268

Email: info@thorntree.greenwich.sch.uk