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STEP Experienced Class Teacher

STEP Experienced Class Teacher

Applegarth Academy

Croydon

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2021
Apply by:
11 May 2021

Job overview

Experienced Class teacher

Required for September 2021

Passion – Urgency – Positivity – Aspiration – Commitment

Applegarth Academy, based in New Addington, Croydon and part of STEP Academy Trust, is a school which places the children at the heart of everything we do. We are looking for experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated teachers, to join and enhance our dynamic team of practitioners. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our continued journey to provide excellent education. 

We can offer you: 

• polite, enthusiastic children, who are eager to learn; 

• a compassionate and welcoming staff team, who are driven to achieve the best for our children; 

• a supportive leadership team;

• High quality CPD.

You will be: 

• passionate about teaching and learning; 

• an excellent, experienced classroom practitioner;

 • someone with a ‘can do’ attitude and high expectations of themselves and others; 

• a reflective practitioner who is keen to learn and develop.


You are encouraged to visit our website and Twitter feed, to experience a flavour of how we teach and learn. Visits to the school are welcome, ensuring we are adhering to social distancing guidance.

STEP Academy Trust believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK. 

Completed applications forms should be returned to:

Nicki Gillespie, Senior Business Advisor – nicki.gillespie@stepacademytrust.org

Closing date: 11/05/2021

 Interviews: Week beg. 17/05/2021 

Start Date: September 2021

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.


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About Applegarth Academy

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Together we will achieve

Each of the schools within STEP Academy Trust has a unique character and Applegarth is no exception. 

Applegarth Academy is a happy two-form entry primary school on the outskirts of Croydon. We have very high expectations and expect our children to make the best possible progress across the curriculum and beyond. 

How we work 

As a STEP Academy, our values – Passion, Urgency, Positivity, Aspiration and Commitment – are at the heart of everything we do. We have a collaborative approach to teaching and learning, and support each other to achieve our goals. 

We share high expectations for our children and make learning fun and engaging through the International Primary Curriculum. Relationships throughout the school are good, and we are a UNICEF Rights Respecting School.   

Nursery and Enhanced Learning Provision 

We have a Nursery attached to our school which provides children from the age of three with a rich and creative learning environment. We are also fortunate to have one of Croydon’s Enhanced Learning Provisions on our school site, for children with speech and language difficulties. 

Location and facilities 

Set within extensive school grounds, we have a large playing field, pond area, peace garden and lots of different playground areas for our children to enjoy. We have excellent transport links, with the tram line into Croydon just a few minutes’ walk away. From Croydon, central London is a short train journey away and the town is on the outskirts of the M25. 

STEP Academy Trust 

We know that it is the exceptional quality of our staff that is key to our success. That’s why we’ll invest in your career and give you an unrivalled benefits package.

We are a growing family of primary academies that strive together for excellence. So we spread best practice, transfer staff to support partner academies, share specialist knowledge and consistently challenge the status quo. Giving you every opportunity to grow and develop in your role. 

We want you to do well, that’s why we offer:

  • Great opportunities for accelerated promotion – right across our nine-academy trust
  • Fully funded leadership training courses (NPQML, NPQSL, NPQH)
  • Fully funded Masters and PhD courses
  • At least seven NQT development days each year

And with free lunch every day, we’ll keep you well fed too. 

We are always looking for talented professionals who share our mission. If you share our drive to improve the life chances of all children, we’d love to hear from you. 

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