Reception Class Teacher

Outstanding Reception Class Teacher required commencing January 2022

Salary: Inner London MPS/UPS depending on experience (A TLR may be available for suitable candidate)

Cobourg is a vibrant, inclusive school community in the heart of Southwark. Set in a  fantastic location by Burgess Park (the largest park in Southwark), on the edge of Zone 1 and within easy striking distance of Central London’s museums and galleries.

Our children need outstanding, creative, challenging and motivated professional teachers. We are seeking to appoint a Reception class teacher to join us in January, who is creative in their approach to teaching, well organised and has high aspirations for all pupils. You will have exceptional knowledge of the EYFS Curriculum and a willingness to provide exceptional provision and care to all pupils. The successful candidate will be instrumental in implementing the new EYFS framework and will develop our EYFS provision to meet the new expectations alongside the Senior Leadership Team.

If you can engage and inspire pupils, set high expectations and have the ability and commitment to help raise standards, then we urge you to apply right now! This post is not suitable for NQTs.

You will:  

• Be someone who is committed to developing themselves and demonstrates reflective practice  
• Be an outstanding and creative classroom practitioner  
• Have a passion for teaching Reception-age pupils and a commitment to improving all pupils outcomes 
• Have an outstanding understanding and working knowledge of the new EYFS reform and implementation 
• Have an outstanding understanding and working knowledge of Baseline Assessment. 
• Have the ability to meet all the children’s individual needs, enabling them to fulfil their potential and make excellent progress

We offer:

• Curious and resilient children with great enthusiasm for learning

• A dedicated and supportive Leadership team

• A vibrant, inclusive school community

• Excellent opportunities for professional development

QTS and a minimum of two years teaching experience is preferred. Visits to the school are warmly encouraged; please contact the school office on 020 77032583 to arrange an appointment.

Please visit our website: www.cobourg.southwark.sch.uk for key information about our school.

A job description is available to download from this site.

To apply please use the green 'Quick Apply' online application form. If you have any queries, please email the School Business Manager:  office@cobourg.southwark.sch.uk

Closing date: Thursday 2nd December 2021 @ 10:00

Shortlisting: Friday 3rd December 2021

Teaching observations and formal interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place  W/B Monday 6th December 2021

References will be requested for those short listed ONLY and prior to interview.   Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.  

Please note: Cobourg Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check.