Teacher
Applegarth Academy
Croydon
- Expired
- Salary:
- M1 to M6: Outer London Pay scales
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 23 June 2025
Job overview
Passion – Urgency – Positivity – Aspiration – Commitment
STEP Academy Trust is an exciting, dynamic place to work that can offer great opportunities to the right candidate. We are looking for two talented Teachers to join our team at Applegarth Academy.
You will join a strong and supportive team within an Academy that is committed to providing the best possible learning opportunities for its children and staff. If you are passionate about making a difference to children’s lives, join us as we ‘Strive Together for Excellence in Partnership’.
You will:
- be passionate about teaching and learning;
- be an innovative and reflective practitioner who is keen to learn;
- be a positive role model, who will inspire and motivate others;
- have a ‘can do’ attitude;
- be committed to improving the life chances of every child.
We can offer you:
- a dedicated leadership team, who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues;
- excellent professional development and promotion opportunities;
- free school lunch, freshly cooked each day in our Academies;
- membership to Perkbox discount scheme;
- 50% reduction to Benenden Health Care subscriptions;
- A friendly and welcoming working environment.
Visits are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Cherene: cherene.joseph@stepacademytrust.org
The Job Description and Person Specification fully outline the requirements of this post and can be found on our website. Supporting statements should be written in line with the Person Specification - CVs are not accepted
Closing date: 23rd June 2025
Interviews: 25th June 2025
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS, social media check and satisfactory references.
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.
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. Candidates must hold the right to work in the UK.
About Applegarth Academy
- Applegarth Academy
- Bygrove Fieldway, New Addington, Croydon
- Surrey
- CR0 9DL
- United Kingdom
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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