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Chestnut Park Primary School

Class Teacher

  • Croydon, London
  • Full time

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About the role

Salary: GLF Main Pay Range (Outer London)

Are you a passionate and dedicated educator looking to make a real difference in the lives of young learners? Chestnut Park Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic Year 2 Class Teacher to join our vibrant and supportive team on a temporary basis for maternity cover. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire curiosity, nurture growth, and contribute to a school community that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence in education.

Your opportunity

We are seeking a talented and professional teacher who shares our commitment to high aspirations, achievement, and a love of learning. You will thrive in the dynamic environment of our school, embracing the joys and challenges of teaching. Creativity, collaboration, and a passion for delivering engaging lessons will be at the heart of your practice.

What We Are Looking For

  • Build positive, supportive relationships with young children.
  • Be enthusiastic and committed to working collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Communicate confidently and effectively with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
  • Show dedication to raising the achievement of all students, regardless of ability.

Bring energy, innovation, and a desire to make a meaningful difference in the classroom.
Please read the full job description and person
specification for more information.

About Chestnut Park Primary School, part of the Chalklands Cluster

Our School sits within an established cluster
of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Chestnut Park, our cluster
includes the following other schools; Whyteleafe
Primary School, Warlingham Village Primary School, Marden Lodge Primary School,
and Hillcroft Primary School .
This is an exciting opportunity to work
collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and
experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education
and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career
progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your
professional development.
Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a
community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular
progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to
grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
Founded
upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness

43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England

We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity

Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer,
which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

Access

to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme

Flexible

working options

Generous

holiday allowance

Work

life and family friendly policies

Employee

wellbeing initiatives

Career

pathways and talent management

Access

to a staff benefits portal

Community

and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community

candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP Pay Scale: GLF MPR (Outer London) Contract Type: Temporary (Maternity Cover) Closing Date: Sunday 1st November at 11.59pm Interview Date: TBC

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